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May 31, 2023

Word of the Day: Enthrall

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Word of the Day
: May 31, 2023

\in-THRAWL\ verb

What It Means

Enthrall means “to hold the attention of someone by being very exciting, interesting, or beautiful,” or in other words, “to charm.” It is often used in its past participle form, as in “I was enthralled by the beauty of the landscape.”

// A captivating take on the human experience, the movie has enthralled audiences across the country.

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