Word – Enthral

Enthral – Word of the Day

Meaning

(verb): capture the fascinated attention of.

Synonym:

• Fascinated
• Captivate
• Absorb
• Delight
• Attract

History: 

It originated in late Middle English from the word entrallen, which means to enslave. It prefixes from en or in + thrall.

Examples: 

• Verb Usage – Enthral:

1. I was completely enthralled to see such a huge crowd in the stadium.
2. Jim is enthralled after watching the movie Titanic.
3. My mother will be so enthralled to know about my outstanding performance in college.
4. Jaya wants to enthral the audience with her performance.
5. I hope my presentation will enthral my boss. I have worked really hard for it.

• Adjective Usage – Enthralling:

1. It was such an enthralling performance of Meera that I would like to watch it again.
2. She found my script enthralling. I am planning to publish it soon.
3. The idea of getting selected as a lead artist in the movie is so enthralling.
4. This is such an enthralling piece of advice.
5. The idea of going on an adventurous journey is so enthralling.

• Noun Usage – Enthrallment:

1. My enthrallment with reading began when I was ten.
2. Rashmi loves to sing, much to the enthrallment of those who get to hear it.
3. Garima went to see the horror movie when she heard about the movie’s magical enthrallment.
4. Jim was standing in the cold witnessing his first snowfall covered deep in the scarf of enthrallment his mother had made.
5. His enthrallment was so prominent on his face.