Spellbinding: meaning, definitions and examples

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spellbinding

[ ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋ ]

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exciting

Capturing and holding one's attention as if by a spell; fascinating or enchanting.

Synonyms

captivating, enchanting, enthralling

Examples of usage

The magician's performance was truly spellbinding, leaving the audience in awe.
The author's spellbinding storytelling kept readers on the edge of their seats.

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enchanting

To hold the complete attention of (someone) as though by magic; bewitch.

Synonyms

enrapture, entrance, mesmerize

Examples of usage

The hypnotist spellbinding the audience with his mesmerizing tricks.
The singer's voice had the power to spellbind the listeners.

Translations

Translations of the word "spellbinding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fascinante

🇮🇳 मोहक

🇩🇪 fesselnd

🇮🇩 memukau

🇺🇦 захопливий

🇵🇱 urzekający

🇯🇵 魅力的な

🇫🇷 fascinant

🇪🇸 fascinante

🇹🇷 büyüleyici

🇰🇷 매혹적인

🇸🇦 ساحر

🇨🇿 okouzlující

🇸🇰 očarujúci

🇨🇳 迷人的

🇸🇮 očarljiv

🇮🇸 heillandi

🇰🇿 тартымды

🇬🇪 მომხიბვლელი

🇦🇿 cəzbedici

🇲🇽 fascinante

Word origin

The term 'spellbinding' originated from the combination of 'spell' and 'binding', suggesting the act of binding someone with a spell or enchantment. The word has been used since the late 18th century to describe something captivating or enchanting, as if under a magical spell.