Spellbound: meaning, definitions and examples

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spellbound

 

[ ˈspɛlbaʊnd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To hold the complete attention of someone as though by magic or enchantment.

Synonyms

enchant, fascinate, mesmerize

Examples of usage

  • The storyteller spellbound the children with her tales.
  • Her beauty spellbound him from the moment he saw her.

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.

See also: spell, spellbind, spellbook, spelling.