ENTHRALLING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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

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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as in intriguing

to hold the attention of a play that will enthrall you for two hours

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Recent Examples of enthralling

Adjective

Kamran Pasha has devised a truly unique take that honors the source material while expanding it in an enthralling, unexpected way. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 And in the face of such adversity, the fanbase has opted for a measure of gallows humor – symbolized by hundreds of inflatable yellow bananas that punctuated the capacity crowd that was treated to an enthralling match against PSG. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Movies are supposed to temporarily immerse audiences in enthralling worlds. — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 That alone is intriguing, but what the film uncovers (or perhaps, doesn’t uncover) is even more enthralling. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026 But the quieter moments are just as enthralling for the man who has won an NBA championship trophy as a head coach, and on Thursday was officially announced as the Warriors’ associate head coach. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026 By the end of the fight, an enthralling contest which Taylor won by a somewhat wide 27 points to 3, the crowd was on their feet. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Cameron’s enthralling action epic still looks stunning four decades later. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 The romance of Prague is enthralling, from its pretty winding lanes to its skyline of rising spires. — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 21 July 2026

Verb

Through it all, each member of the 11-person cast plays an instrument — or two or three or four — while toggling between characters, belting lyrics and executing Chi-San Howard’s enthralling choreography. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Before there was Georgia Oakley’s earthy, enthralling new spin on Jane Austen’s debut novel, there was Ang Lee’s 1995 standard-bearer of an adaptation. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 Swift and Kelce have been in a relationship since 2023, enthralling millions around the world. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Crews with older kids will find lots to love on the island of Java, and enthralling encounters with Bornean orangutans via riverboat cruise in Kalimantan. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026 Johnson has written the ideal biography of an artist, informed by his own writings and enthralling in its exploration of a life well lived. — Air Mail, 9 May 2026 The documentary’s contradiction is right there, enthralling us with the wild achievements Potter pulled off and frustrating us with his bombast, leading us to ponder whether, as The Dark Wizard suggests, either could exist without the other. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026 The combination of Luka Doncic and LeBron James was overpowering and enthralling for all to see during the Lakers’ dynamic 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 Inside the room of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, there were plenty of enthralling moments that didn't make the cut or nearly went unnoticed. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralling

Adjective

An interesting detail is that four ESSMs can fit into one compatible launch cell.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
That leaves an interesting question about how cities should handle future confrontations between pedestrians and commercial robots.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of interesting

Verb

From bizarre medical tests to a mass phobia of beans, here are 14 surprising facts that reveal just how inventive, eccentric, and fascinating the ancient Greeks really were.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
The trailer promises fascinating new characters, like one man who lives on a sailboat for most of the year.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fascinating

Verb

The monastery-hermitage that the Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi lives in has peered over this endlessly entrancing Tyrrhenian view of sunsets and moonshine since the 13th century, which is priceless.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The current members are entrancing, boasting a gorgeous blend of voices and guitar.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of entrancing

Verb

The female forward is in front of the camera, behind the camera, really getting women, intriguing them to come to the service and watch.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026

Definition of intriguing

Adjective

Established in 2016 by physicist Stephen Hawking and Starmus, the award honors those who have gone above and beyond to make science accessible, engaging and inspiring.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Monet’s water lilies are a big draw, but the collection is overall smart and engaging.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of engaging

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Even the Owens family’s enchanting New England home, which the internet has spent nearly three decades foaming at the mouth over, is barely seen, as much of the film takes place overseas.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
Practical Magic 2 has Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman enchanting a new generation of fans, but not everyone from the original cast returned for the sequel.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of enchanting

Verb

But all that warm, crowd-pleasing material is incongruously, fascinatingly, and not so comfortably fitted inside a story about great loss.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Keery’s charming delivery of several truth-telling speeches proves that villains don’t get all the juicy, crowd-pleasing moments.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasing

Verb

For Marxt and his collaborator, the filming process is about immersing themselves in this world to understand it and share the experience with an audience.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Beigel, who previously worked with FBI officers while helming the ESPN 30for30 documentary The Counterfeiter, spent approximately three years immersing himself in the Loofe case.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

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