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 ]