Literary notes about enthralling (AI summary)
The word enthralling is employed by writers to evoke a sense of irresistible magnetism and deep fascination that captures the reader's attention completely. It is often used to describe qualities in characters or moments that possess almost magical charm, as when a woman's captivating allure causes a subtle blush [1] or when a suspenseful instance in a narrative becomes almost painfully gripping [2]. At times, the term elevates the description of art, conversation, or even silence itself—transforming ordinary experiences into deeply immersive ones [3, 4]. Whether highlighting the spellbinding beauty of a scene [5, 6], the profound impact of powerful ideas [7, 8], or the mesmerizing cadence of language [9, 10], enthralling serves as a versatile adjective that enriches literature with an enchanting allure.
- This woman indeed possessed enthralling charms, and he felt the slight flush that suffused his cheeks.
— from The Historical Romances of Georg Ebers by Georg Ebers - After an interval of suspense on my part that was quite enthralling and almost painful, I saw his hand appear on the other side of Miss Skiffins.
— from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens - So enthralling was his conversation that they reached their own corner almost before they noticed it.
— from The Sapphire Signet by Augusta Huiell Seaman - There was then silence—enthralling, impressive, omnipotent silence—the electric light went out—and the room filled with luminous, striped figures.
— from The Sorcery Club by Elliott O'Donnell - And in truth, she was even more desirable than in the former days, the plastic enigma of her beauty more obscure and more enthralling.
— from The Child of Pleasure by Gabriele D'Annunzio - Bakst in Russia translated it into terms of art, and made the Ballet Russe an amazing, enthralling vision!
— from Woman as Decoration by Emily Burbank - There was something terribly enthralling in the exercise of influence.
— from The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde - Moreover, other ideas, much more enthralling, occupied his mind.
— from The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet - I'm calling, Sadly as tear on tear Is slowly falling, Oh, fold me near, more near— In love enthralling!
— from Poems by Arthur Macy - When he spoke in that enthralling, wholly gentle cadence, it was as though her thoughts and faculties became numb.
— from Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing by Gertrude Page
