enthral

[ en-thrawl ]

verb (used with object)

, en·thralled, en·thral·ling.

1. enthrall.

enthral

/ ɪnˈθrɔːl /

verb

1. to hold spellbound; enchant; captivate
2. obsolete.
   to hold as thrall; enslave

Derived Forms

• enˈthralment, noun
• enˈthraller, noun

Other Words From

• en·thralment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enthral¹

C16: from en- ¹+ thrall

Example Sentences

If you’ve ever been enthralled by the idea of owning a sleek, easy-to-ride electric bike, you know how quickly that charm can fade once you see the price—they average between $2,000 and $3,000.

From Popular-Science

“Paystone is on a mission to help businesses grow, and we were enthralled by their commitment to that mission and their focus on service-oriented verticals,” said Léa Perge, investor at Crédit Mutuel Equity in Canada, via email.

From TechCrunch

This exciting, poignant book enthralled even me, whose school years were spent in ancient times.

From Washington Post

He was enthralled by the stories that Raquel’s father, a decorated Vietnam veteran, told about the war, and he’d always liked to help people.

From Washington Post

For years, the internet has been enthralled by videos of robots doing far more than walking and regaining their balance.

From Singularity Hub 

He defied the earth-magic, defied those sylvan deities who as he divined, sought to enthral him.

From Project Gutenberg

All night long he was sending messages directing the plan of battle the news of which was to enthral the civilized world.

From Project Gutenberg

For my part, I think the Indians would be perfectly right to emancipate themselves from the galling chains which enthral them.

From Project Gutenberg

Already her peace reigns o'er hill and hall, her rapturous awe the heart does enthral; allow then the light to fall!

From Project Gutenberg

London women are very hard to beat in the little things which captivate and enthral.

From Project Gutenberg