v. t. [ Pref. en- + thrall. Cf. Inthrall. ] [ Written also enthral. ] To hold in thrall; to enslave. See Inthrall. [ 1913 Webster ]
The bars survive the captive they enthrall. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. 1. held in slavery. Syn. -- bond, enslaved, in bondage. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. filled with wonder and delight. Syn. -- beguiled, captivated, charmed, delighted, entranced. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
adj. 1. capturing interest as if by a spell; as, an enthralling book. Syn. -- bewitching, captivating, enchanting, entrancing, fascinating. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. The act of enthralling, or state of being enthralled. See Inthrallment. [ 1913 Webster ]