noun
- The state of being captivated, fascinated, or held under a spell; the condition of being enslaved or held in bondage.
Usage: Plural form of enthralment; Often used in literary or formal contexts; Can refer to both literal enslavement (archaic) and figurative captivation (modern)
Examples
- The novel explores the various enthralments that bind the characters to their past.
- Her enthralments to luxury and status eventually led to her downfall.
- The audience sat in complete enthralments throughout the mesmerizing performance.
- Historical accounts document the enthralments of countless people during that era.
- He struggled against the enthralments of addiction for many years.
- The film depicts the psychological enthralments that control the protagonist's life.