enthrallment
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Definition
Noun: * A state of being captivated or spellbound; intense and rapt interest or fascination. It describes the feeling of being completely absorbed by something so wonderful or unusual that it holds one's full attention.
Usage
- Enthrallment is an uncountable noun. It refers to the abstract state or feeling itself, not to individual instances.
- It is often used with prepositions like "with" or "by" to indicate the object of fascination.
- It describes a passive state experienced by the subject who is captivated.
Examples
- The audience watched the magician's performance with complete enthrallment.
- Her enthrallment with ancient history began after she visited the museum.
- The novel was so gripping that it held me in a state of enthrallment from start to finish.
- He listened to the storyteller in silent enthrallment.
Advanced Usage
- "Hold someone in enthrallment": To captivate someone completely.
- The mysterious tale held the children in enthrallment for hours.
- "A sense of enthrallment": Emphasizes the subjective feeling of being captivated.
- She felt a deep sense of enthrallment while gazing at the starry sky.
Variants and Related Words
- Enthrall (verb): To capture the fascinated attention of; to captivate.
- The documentary enthralled viewers with its stunning footage.
- Enthralling (adjective): Captivating; fascinating.
- It was an enthralling lecture on space exploration.
Synonyms
- Captivation: The state of being fascinated or charmed.
- Fascination: The power of irresistibly attracting interest.
- Raptness: The quality of being completely engrossed.
- Spellbound state: Being held as if by a spell.
Antonyms
- Boredom: The state of feeling weary and uninterested.
- Indifference: Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
- Repulsion: A feeling of intense distaste or disgust.
Noun
- a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual