enthrallingly
- adverb
- /ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋli/
- The author described the landscape enthrallingly, making readers feel as though they were actually there.
Examples
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The film unfolds enthrallingly from the very first scene.
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The magician's performance was enthrallingly captivating, leaving the audience in awe.
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He enthrallingly recounted his adventures to an eager audience.
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The magician performed enthrallingly during the show.
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She spoke enthrallingly about her travels.
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The documentary was enthrallingly rich in detail, making historical events come alive.
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Her lecture on marine biology was enthrallingly informative, capturing the attention of all the students.
Synonyms
In a way that makes people want to know more
In a way that makes you curious or interested
In a way that makes people laugh or feel interested
In a way that makes people feel very interested
In a way that attracts attention and makes people interested
In a way that makes people feel excited
In a way that makes people feel very excited
You watch or listen with full attention because you are very interested
In a charming way that delights people and holds their attention
In a way that attracts and holds people's attention
In a way that holds your full attention
In a way that keeps you interested and focused
In a very charming, almost magical way that attracts people
Antonyms
How Captivating
Surface Forms
Morphology
enthrallingly = enthralling (transparent) = enthrall + ing + ly
The adverb is a regular formation from the adjective 'enthralling' using the productive '-ly' suffix, so the meaning is predictable.
Etymology
Enthrallingly comes from en- ('in') and thrall ('slave'), because to 'enthrall' someone once meant to hold them as if they were a slave. That's why something done enthrallingly holds your attention and fascinates you.