in-thrall

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in thrawl]
- /ɪn θrɔl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in thrawl]
- /ɪn θrɔl/

Definitions of in-thrall word

verb with object in-thrall to captivate or charm: a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences. 1
verb with object in-thrall to put or hold in slavery; subjugate: to be enthralled by illusions and superstitions. 1

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Origin of in-thrall

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

First recorded in 1570-80; en-1 + thrall

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Parts of speech for In-thrall

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of In-thrall

in-thrall popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for in-thrall

noun in-thrall

absorption — The absorption of a liquid, gas, or other substance is the process of it being soaked up or taken in.
attraction — An attraction is a feature which makes something interesting or desirable.
captivation — to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.
captivity — Captivity is the state of being kept imprisoned or enclosed.

adverb in-thrall

compellingly — in a way that demands attention and interest
enchantingly — In an enchanting manner.

All 21 Synonyms of in-thrall