- to hold spellbound; enchant; captivate
- obsolete to hold as a thrall; enslave
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
en•thrall or en•thral/ɛnˈθrɔl/USA pronunciation
v. [~ + object], -thralled, -thrall•ing or -thral•ling.
en•thrall•ment, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- to capture one's interest;
captivate:The circus acrobats enthralled the audience with daring feats.
en•thrall•ment, n. [uncountable]
en•thral
(en thrôl′),USA pronunciation v.t., -thralled, -thral•ling.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- enthrall.
en•thrall
(en thrôl′),USA pronunciation v.t.
en•thrall′er, n.
en•thrall′ing•ly, adv.
en•thrall′ment, n.
- to captivate or charm:a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences.
- to put or hold in slavery;
subjugate:to be enthralled by illusions and superstitions.
- en-1 + thrall 1570–80
en•thrall′ing•ly, adv.
en•thrall′ment, n.
- 1. . spellbind, enchant, transport, enrapture.
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enthral, US enthrall /ɪnˈθrɔːl/ vb ( -thrals) ( US -thralls, -thralling, -thralled) (transitive)
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