ENTHRALL


Meaning of ENTHRALL in English

— enthraller , n. — enthrallingly , adv. — enthrallment , n.

/en thrawl"/ , v.t.

1. to captivate or charm: a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences.

2. to put or hold in slavery; subjugate: to be enthralled by illusions and superstitions.

Also, inthral, inthrall .

[ 1570-80; EN- 1 + THRALL ]

Syn. 1. spellbind, enchant, transport, enrapture.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .