enthrall
4 synonyms for enthrall, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To hold someone's attention completely, as if under a spell.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use enthrall
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
enthrall an audience
enthrall readers
enthralled by
enthrall viewers
It is a somewhat formal word, common in reviews and descriptive writing.
Etymology
Enthrall comes from Middle English enthrallen. It can be understood as the prefix en- joined to thrall.
Full origin of enthrall →Frequently asked questions
What does enthrall mean?
It means to hold someone spellbound so that they give their full attention.
Is it enthrall or enthral?
Enthrall is the usual American spelling, and enthral is the British spelling.
How do you use enthrall in a sentence?
You can say that a performance or story enthralled its audience.
