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Definition of enthrallment

enthrallment

/ɛnˈθrɔːl.mənt/
(UK: enthralment)
en · thrall · ment
Adverb:enthrallingly
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Plural:enthrallments
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Adjective:enthralling
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enthrallment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state of being charmed, fascinated, or completely captivated by something or someone.

Example

"The children watched the magician's performance in a state of complete enthrallment."

2

The act of enslaving or the state of being held in bondage or subjugation.

Example

"Historical records detail the political enthrallment of the conquered provinces under imperial rule."

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• Nearby Words

entertainment
enthrall
enthralling
enthrallment
enthrone
enthronement
enthuse

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the verb 'enthrall' and the suffix '-ment'. 'Enthrall' combines the prefix 'en-' with 'thrall' (meaning 'slave' or 'bondman'), which derives from Old English 'þræl', borrowed from Old Norse 'þræll'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enthrallment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enthrallment
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