entrancement
/ɪnˈtrænsmənt/
noun
- A state of being completely captivated, fascinated, or absorbed by something.
- Her entrancement with the novel was so deep that she didn't hear the phone ring.
- The child watched the swirling snowflakes with pure entrancement.
- The audience sat in entrancement as the magician performed his final trick.
- The act of putting someone into a trance or hypnotic state.
- The therapist's gentle voice led to the patient's entrancement and relaxation.
- Some ancient cultures used rhythmic drumming for entrancement during rituals.
- The hypnotist's entrancement of the volunteer took only a few seconds.
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