enchainingadj.
/ɛnˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/ That enchains.† 1. Forming a chain or linked series. figurative. Obsolete.
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fact or action of being joined or joining > fact or action of being connected or connecting > [adjective] > linked > linking
enchaining1658
interlinking1761
linking1871
1658 R. White tr. K. Digby Late Disc. Cure Wounds (1660) 143 These..causes are so enchaining one within the other.
2. That holds or rivets the attention.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > attention > attracting attention > [adjective]
catching?a1430
vive1528
fascinating1618
affecting1665
amusing1695
uptaking1737
striking1752
interesting1768
arresting1792
frappant1797
riveting1800
engrossing1820
enchaining1823
arrestive1834
alive1844
vivid1853
seizing1865
absorptive1881
absorbative1893
gripping1896
intriguing1909
attention-getting1917
grippy1921
head-turning1938
gimmicky1957
compulsive1961
spellbinding1978
stunty1981
1823 Sismondi's Lit. Europe (1846) I. ii. 55 Scarcely a volume..contains passages breathing a more enchaining eloquence.
1866 J. Martineau Ess. Philos. & Theol. 1st Ser. 64 The most enchaining and irresistible is James Mill.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online March 2019).
<
adj.1658