enthralling 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of enthrallingnext
as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest an enthralling account of life in the scientific community in Antarctica

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enthralling

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verb

present participle of enthrall
1
as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time

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as in entrancing
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight) for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions

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3
as in intriguing
to hold the attention of a play that will enthrall you for two hours

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralling
  1. interesting
  2. intriguing
  3. fascinating
  4. thrilling
  5. immersing
  6. engaging
  7. absorbing
  8. exciting
Adjective
  • Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.
    James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.
    David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
  • What started out as a novelty race is now a surprisingly popular way of testing your limits—which makes the format intriguing to scientists seeking to understand what defines those limits.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • If so, that would be fascinating, though perhaps not surprising.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
  • For a fascinating lesson in cheesemaking, book a visit to one of Parma’s dairies to learn how authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of fascinating
Verb
  • But as the years wore on, the chance to turn this boxing story into a thrilling episodic series felt both obvious and exciting.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
  • New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of thrilling
Verb
  • As a young girl, actor and comedian Kate McKinnon loved nothing more than immersing herself in nature–finding toads, collecting bugs, and having innocent, mischievous adventures around her town.
    Mia Taylor, Parents, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Immersion cooling is being explored as a potential future technology, going one step beyond today’s liquid cooling by immersing servers in inert liquids that carry even higher levels of heat away from the system.
    Steven Woo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of immersing
Adjective
  • Having different roles and environments keeps work fresh and engaging, helping reduce the risk of job burnout from monotonous routines.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • With the goal of creating a fun and engaging way to showcase and educate those at the Orlando, Florida, conference, Impulse used its technology to drive foot traffic to the NARS booth.
    Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of engaging
Adjective
  • Several times in his absorbing narratives, King reaches for these sorts of indirect associations.
    Jan Swafford, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The movie’s tender, restrained approach results in an absorbing undercurrent of tension and desire that permeates this sad yet entrancing love story.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Definition of absorbing
Adjective
  • Luke Hales / Getty Images The 2024 baseball season may have just ended, but the most exciting drama in the sport is on deck: free agency.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • A little laundry drama is almost exciting again after seeing so much of it with Bri on Mediterranean!
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of exciting
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