enthralling

UK
/ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈθrɔlɪŋ/

Translations

enthrallingadjective
more enthralling
Comp.
most enthralling
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈθrɔlɪŋ/
The movie was so enthralling that I couldn't look away for even a second.
Le film était si captivant que je n'ai pas pu détourner le regard ne serait-ce qu'une seconde.
Additional translations
envoûtantS'emploie souvent pour exprimer une fascination intense ou un effet presque magique.
enthrallverb

enthralling

Gerund

enthralled
Past Simple
enthralled
Past Participle
enthralling
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈθrɔːl/
US
/ɪnˈθrɔl/
The magician's performance managed to enthrall the entire audience.
La prestation du magicien a réussi à captiver tout le public.
réduire en esclavage
The conquerors sought to enthrall the captured villagers.
Les conquérants cherchaient à réduire en esclavage les villageois capturés.
Additional translations
envoûterSoutenu ou littéraire.
asservirSoutenu; sens historique ou figuré.
enthralverb

enthralling

Gerund

enthralled
Past Simple
enthralled
Past Participle
enthralling
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈθrɔːl/
US
/ɪnˈθrɔl/
The magician's performance enthralled the audience.
La prestation du magicien a captivé le public.
Additional translations
envoûterEmploi littéraire ou stylistiquement plus marqué.
asservirSens archaïque.

Definitions

enthrallingadjective
Captivating or holding one's attention completely.
The movie was so enthralling that I couldn't look away for even a second.
enthrallverb
To capture the fascinated attention of someone.
The magician's performance managed to enthrall the entire audience.
To enslave or hold in slavery.
The conquerors sought to enthrall the captured villagers.
enthralverb
To capture the fascinated attention of someone.
The magician's performance was so captivating that it enthralled the entire audience.
To enslave or hold in bondage; to make a thrall of. (archaic)
In bygone eras, conquerors would enthral entire villages, forcing the inhabitants to serve them.