Enthrall
/ɪnˈθrɔːl/noun
To captivate or charm someone completely.
Did you know?The term 'enthrall' originally referred to the act of putting someone into bondage, connecting it to themes of control and enchantment.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
þræl
“A servant or slave, often one bound by duty.”
Middle English
Middle English
enthrallen
“To enslave or captivate, derived from the idea of binding the will.”
14th Century
Middle English
enthral
“To hold in bondage or subjugation, emphasizing a sense of magical control.”
Modern English
English
enthrall
“To completely captivate or charm, shifting from physical bondage to psychological enchantment.”
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