Spellbound: meaning, definitions and examples
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spellbound
[ ˈspɛlbaʊnd ]
feeling
Filled with wonder and delight, as if under a spell.
Synonyms
captivated, enchanted, entranced
Examples of usage
- I was spellbound by the magician's performance.
- The mesmerizing music left the audience spellbound.
Translations
Translations of the word "spellbound" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encantado
🇮🇳 मंत्रमुग्ध
🇩🇪 verzaubert
🇮🇩 terpesona
🇺🇦 зачарований
🇵🇱 oczarowany
🇯🇵 魅了された
🇫🇷 envoûté
🇪🇸 hechizado
🇹🇷 büyülenmiş
🇰🇷 매혹된
🇸🇦 مسحور
🇨🇿 očarovaný
🇸🇰 očarený
🇨🇳 着迷的
🇸🇮 očaran
🇮🇸 heillaður
🇰🇿 таңғалған
🇬🇪 მოცული
🇦🇿 möhürlənmiş
🇲🇽 hechizado
Word origin
The word 'spellbound' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'spell' with 'bound' to convey the idea of being bound by a spell or enchantment. The concept of being captivated or entranced has been a part of human storytelling and folklore for centuries, with magical spells and charms playing a significant role in various cultures.