enthrallment

noun

Definition of enthrallmentnext
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something the child's enthrallment with the new toy lasted about 30 minutes

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Recent Examples of enthrallment When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthrallment
  1. immersion
  2. attention
  3. concentration
Noun
  • Currently 45% off, the P31i will give you high quality music playback, crystal clear phone calls, and total earbud immersion without breaking the bank.
    — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But as the retrenchment took hold, studies found that the English immersion approach did not improve academic outcomes.
    — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of immersion
Noun
  • While the Blue Demon induces perceptual disorientation, the Rooster privileges visual attention and the architectural discipline of gaze.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But while Antetokounmpo gets most of the attention as the Heat’s new star, Adebayo will again be relied on to be the team’s leader.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • That increased concentration of greenhouse gases has, in turn, led to a warming of the atmosphere and oceans, causing extreme heat, larger and more frequent wildfires and changes to the broader ecosystem, Boulder says.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The size of these companies has been a seismic change, as has the market’s relentless concentration around tech.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of concentration

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“Enthrallment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthrallment. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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