Engaging Vocabulary

verb to captivate or charm; to hold the attention of someone completely

• The speaker's eloquent words were able to enthrall the entire audience.
• The movie was so captivating, it totally enthralled me.
• The concert was lit, it totally enthralled me.
• The mystery novel had a plot twist that truly enthralled the readers.

adverb in a way that fully engages one's attention or interest

• The lecture on quantum physics was absorbingly complex, leaving the audience in awe.
• The movie was absorbingly good, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
• The book was so absorbingly lit, I finished it in one sitting.
• Her presence was so absorbingly magnetic, everyone was drawn to her.