enthralling

Meanings

• Adjective

  Captivating or holding the attention in a fascinating way.

  - "The magician's performance was enthralling."
  - "The novel had an enthralling plot."
  - "The sunset was an enthralling sight."

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Synonyms

awe , bewitch , captivate , charm , transfix , enslave , subjugate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enthralling
enthralling , dwelling , palling , calling , trailing,ailing , mailing , gailing , hailing,ailing , sailing,ailing , mailing , trailing

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Variants

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enthral , enthrall , enthralled , enthralling , enthrallment , enthrallments , enthralls , enthrals

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Etymology

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From Old French 'entrasiller,' meaning 'to hold in,' from 'en' 'in' and 'tras' 'across.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'enthralling' comes from the Old French word 'entrasiller,' which means 'to hold in.'

2. The term 'enthralling' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. The word 'enthralling' is often used to describe experiences that leave a lasting impression, such as a captivating performance or a fascinating book.

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Related Concepts

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1. Captivate: To attract and hold someone's interest completely. Synonyms include enthrall, enchant, and mesmerize.

2. Fascinate: To attract and hold someone's interest, often because of unusual or mysterious qualities. Synonyms include enthrall, enchant, and charm.

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Culture

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The term 'enthralling' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe experiences that captivate the audience's attention. In music, the term is used to describe performances that leave a lasting impression.

How to Memorize "enthralling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a captivating experience, such as watching a magician's performance or reading an enthralling book. Imagine the details of the experience and how it makes you feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enthralling' with words like 'captivating,' 'fascinating,' and 'mesmerizing.' Imagine a situation where you are completely captivated by something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Captivating, Completely holding attention, Captivates my senses.' or 'Fascinating, Fully attracting interest, Fascinates me completely.'

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