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enthrallingly

enthrallingly

7.7
In a way that holds the attention very strongly
  • adverb
  • /ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋli/
translation icon : fascinantemente
  • The author described the landscape enthrallingly, making readers feel as though they were actually there.

Examples

  • The film unfolds enthrallingly from the very first scene.

  • The magician's performance was enthrallingly captivating, leaving the audience in awe.

  • He enthrallingly recounted his adventures to an eager audience.

  • The magician performed enthrallingly during the show.

  • She spoke enthrallingly about her travels.

  • The documentary was enthrallingly rich in detail, making historical events come alive.

  • Her lecture on marine biology was enthrallingly informative, capturing the attention of all the students.

Synonyms

interestingly
vsenthrallingly
130 1.0

In a way that makes people want to know more

goes further by fully captivating attention and holding it
intriguingly
vsenthrallingly
3 4.1

In a way that makes you curious or interested

moves beyond curiosity to produce sustained, absorbing fascination
entertainingly
vsenthrallingly
2 3.7

In a way that makes people laugh or feel interested

engenders stronger captivation and deeper emotional hold
fascinatingly
vsenthrallingly
1 4.2

In a way that makes people feel very interested

produces a stronger, more consuming form of fascination
engagingly
vsenthrallingly
1 4.6

In a way that attracts attention and makes people interested

is more intense, creating gripping fascination rather than mere appeal
excitingly
vsenthrallingly
1 2.8

In a way that makes people feel excited

focuses more on lasting fascination than short intense excitement
thrillingly
vsenthrallingly
1 3.9

In a way that makes people feel very excited

creates a more absorbing, mesmerising effect rather than excitement
raptly
vsenthrallingly
  • Formal
1 6.6

You watch or listen with full attention because you are very interested

involves stronger active fascination rather than quiet attention
enchantingly
vsenthrallingly
1 5.8

In a charming way that delights people and holds their attention

leans more toward deep fascination than simple delight
captivatingly
vsenthrallingly
6.3

In a way that attracts and holds people's attention

creates even deeper, continuous fascination rather than just charm
engrossingly
vsenthrallingly
6.5

In a way that holds your full attention

causes an even more spellbinding or irresistible absorption
absorbingly
vsenthrallingly
4.7

In a way that keeps you interested and focused

creates a deeper, more entrancing form of holding attention
bewitchingly
vsenthrallingly
8.0

In a very charming, almost magical way that attracts people

carries stronger sustained fascination instead of just charm

Antonyms

3 4.4

In a boring way that shows little interest or energy

How Captivating

enthrallingly
7.7
engagingly
1 4.6
intriguingly
3 4.1
interestingly
130 1.0

Surface Forms

enthrallingly positive

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.