What does enthralling mean?
Enthralling means exciting and absorbing.
Enthralling
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
exciting and absorbing.
Definitions by Sense
- exciting and absorbing
- present participle and gerund of enthrall
Example Sentences
The Abbess had not miscalculated the effect of the yesterday's ceremony—she knew it was not binding, but its influence as a religious obligation was enthralling to a degree.
Glittering castles in Spain were shaping themselves out of the mists and rainbows of her lively fancy; adventures wonderful and enthralling were happening to her in cloudland—adventures that always turned out triumphantly and never involved her in scrapes like those of actual life.
Andre Santos equalised and the outstanding Theo Walcott put Arsenal ahead for the first time before Juan Mata's spectacular strike set up the finale for an enthralling encounter.
Synonyms for enthralling
Antonyms for enthralling
Related Words
Word Forms
- more enthralling
- most enthralling
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for enthralling?
Common synonyms include captivating, attractive, enchanting, entrancing.
What is the opposite of enthralling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use enthralling in a sentence?
The Abbess had not miscalculated the effect of the yesterday's ceremony—she knew it was not binding, but its influence as a religious obligation was enthralling to a degree.
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