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spellbinding

 

[ ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.