Synonyms of enthralls

enthralls

verb

variants or enthrals

present tense third-person singular of enthrall

1

as in fascinates

to hold the attention of as if by a spell

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinates
• enchants
• mesmerizes
• grips
• hypnotizes
• spellbinds
• arrests
• bedazzles
• thrills
• enraptures
• catches up
• bewitches
• beguiles
• engrosses
• entrances
• charms
• involves
• engages
• absorbs

2

as in pleases

to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pleases
• delights
• enraptures
• excites
• satisfies
• ravishes
• charms
• raptures
• entrances
• fascinates
• carries away
• captivates
• transports
• raps
• gladdens
• enchants
• gratifies
• knocks dead
• bewitches
• knocks one's socks off
• exhilarates
• elates
• stirs

3

as in occupies

to hold the attention of

a play that will enthrall you for two hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occupies
• involves
• intrigues
• interests
• engages
• engrosses
• fascinates
• distracts
• immerses
• attracts
• bemuses
• busies
• absorbs
• captivates
• enwraps
• mesmerizes
• charms
• bewitches
• grips
• obsesses
• hypnotizes
• beguiles
• allures
• catches up
• catches one's eye
• enchants
• preoccupies
• monopolizes
• hogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wearies
• palls
• tires
• jades