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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEnthral
/ɪnˈθrɔːl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To capture the fascinated attention of someone; to charm or mesmerize completely.
"The young audience was completely enthralled by the magician's illusions." - 2
To enslave or hold in bondage.
"They refused to be enthralled by antiquated traditions and corporate exploitation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the late Middle English word 'enthralLen', formed by combining the prefix 'en-' (in, into) with 'thral' (slave or bondsman, from Old Norse 'þrall'). Historically, it originally meant to make someone a slave, but over centuries the meaning shifted metaphorically to describe being captured or captivated by mental or emotional fascination.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Enthral" is said worldwide
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enivrer
Transliteration: ahn-ee-vray
"La musique a su enthraler le public entier."
fesseln
Transliteration: fess-eln
"Der fesselnde Roman hielt mich die ganze Nacht wach."
affascinare
Transliteration: af-fas-chi-na-re
"Lo spettacolo è riuscito ad affascinare tutti i presenti."
cautivar
Transliteration: kow-tee-var
"Su voz melodiosa logró cautivar a toda la audiencia."
cativar
Transliteration: cah-chee-var
"A atuação da atriz conseguiu cativar o público."
मंत्रमुग्ध करना
Transliteration: mantramugdha karna
"जादूगर के खेल ने सभी बच्चों को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।"
迷住
Transliteration: mí zhù
"精彩的表演深深迷住了每一位观众。"
매료시키다
Transliteration: maeryosikida
"그녀의 아름다운 목소리는 관객들을 매료시켰다."
魅了する
Transliteration: miryō suru
"その美しい音楽は観客の心を魅了した。"
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