Enthrallment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /in-ˈthrȯl/ en·thrall

Meaning & Definition of Enthrallment

Enthrallment (verb)

  1. to hold spellbound, charm
  2. to hold in or reduce to slavery

Enthrallment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a focusing of the mind on something

    "the child's enthrallment with the new toy lasted about 30 minutes"

    similar: absorption, attention, concentration, engrossment, immersion
    related: fixation, obsession, preoccupation, alertness, application, awareness, consciousness, consideration, heedfulness, intentness, raptness, regard, contemplation, meditation, musing, pondering, rumination
    opposite: inattention
    near: absence, absentmindedness, abstractedness, abstraction, detachment, distraction, obliviousness, remoteness, unawareness, unconsciousness, withdrawal, disinterest, indifference, mindlessness, unconcern, befuddlement, bemusement, bewilderment, confusion

Related Entry: Enthrall (verb)

Enthrall is a different word from Enthrallment. The synonyms below are for enthrall, not for enthrallment.

  1. to hold the attention of as if by a spell

    "enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time"

    similar: arrest, bedazzle, catch up, enchant, fascinate, grip, hypnotize, mesmerize, spellbind
    related: enrapture, entrance, thrill, beguile, bewitch, charm, absorb, engage, engross, involve

  2. to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)

    "for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions"

    similar: carry away, enrapture, entrance, rap, rapture, ravish, transport, knock dead, knock one's socks off
    related: delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate, elate, excite, exhilarate, stir

  3. to hold the attention of

    "a play that will enthrall you for two hours"

    similar: absorb, bemuse, busy, catch up, engage, engross, enwrap, fascinate, grip, immerse, interest, intrigue, involve, occupy, catch one's eye
    related: allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, obsess, hypnotize, mesmerize, distract, preoccupy, hog, monopolize
    near: bore, jade, pall, tire, weary

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enthrallment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enthrallment:

absorption, attention, concentration, engrossment, immersion

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enthrallment

Words with the opposite meaning of Enthrallment:

inattention

Related Words for Enthrallment

fixation, obsession, preoccupation, alertness, application, awareness, consciousness, consideration, heedfulness, intentness, raptness, regard, contemplation, meditation, musing, pondering, rumination

Near Antonyms of Enthrallment

absence, absentmindedness, abstractedness, abstraction, detachment, distraction, obliviousness, remoteness, unawareness, unconsciousness, withdrawal, disinterest, indifference, mindlessness, unconcern, befuddlement, bemusement, bewilderment, confusion

Word Forms of Enthrallment

Inflections: enthralled, enthralling

Derived words: enthrallment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Enthrallment

Middle English

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Enthrallment

What does "Enthrallment" mean?

"Enthrallment" means to hold spellbound, charm. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to hold spellbound, charm.

What is another word for "Enthrallment"?

Other words for "Enthrallment" include absorption, attention, concentration, engrossment and immersion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enthrallment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enthrallment"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enthrallment". Common alternatives include absorption, attention, concentration, engrossment and immersion.

What is the opposite of "Enthrallment"?

Antonyms of "Enthrallment" include inattention. Near antonyms include absence, absentmindedness, abstractedness and abstraction.

How do you use "Enthrallment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enthrallment" in a sentence: "the child's enthrallment with the new toy lasted about 30 minutes".

Is "Enthrallment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enthrallment" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Enthrallment"?

"Enthrallment" is pronounced /in-ˈthrȯl/ and divided into syllables as en·thrall.

What is the origin of the word "Enthrallment"?

"Enthrallment" comes from Middle English. First known use: 15th century.