Meaning & use

entrancement

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A state of being filled with wonder and delight, or the act of enchanting someone into such a state.

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The children watched the fireworks in complete entrancement.

The magician's performance held the audience in entrancement for nearly an hour.

A note on using this word

Entrancement is related to 'trance,' reflecting the dreamlike absorption the word describes.

Words with a similar meaning

enchantmentfascination

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