Enthrallment (noun)

The state of being captivated or held in one's power.

Origin:

The word "enthrallment" comes from the old english word "enthrælan" which means "to hold in thrall", it refers to the state of being captivated or held in one"s power.

Examples:

1. The audience was in a state of enthrallment as the magician performed his tricks.
2. The singer"s performance had the crowd in enthrallment, they couldn"t take their eyes off her.
3. The story had me in enthrallment, I couldn't put it down until I had finished it.
4. The speaker's words had a powerful enthrallment on the audience, they were hanging on every word.
5. The beauty of the landscape had an enthrallment effect on the visitors, they were awestruck.