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- Dictionaryspellbind/ˈspɛlbʌɪnd/
verb
- 1. hold the complete attention of (someone) as though by magic; fascinate: "the singer held the audience spellbound"
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SPELLBOUND definition: 1. having your attention completely held by something, so that you cannot think about anything…. Learn more.
The meaning of SPELLBOUND is held by or as if by a spell. How to use spellbound in a sentence.
Spellbound definition: bound by or as if by a spell; enchanted, entranced, or fascinated. See examples of SPELLBOUND used in a sentence.
SPELLBOUND meaning: 1. having your attention completely held by something, so that you cannot think about anything…. Learn more.
Having one's attention held as though one is bound by a spell.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
spellbound: 1 adj having your attention fixated as though by a spell Synonyms: fascinated , hypnotised , hypnotized , mesmerised , mesmerized , spell-bound , transfixed enchanted influenced as by charms or incantations
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of spellbound by The Free Dictionary
The adjective 'spellbound' finds its linguistic origins in the combination of two words: 'spell' and 'bound.' 'Spell' comes from the Old English word 'spelian,' meaning to tell or speak.In folklore and magic, a spell is a spoken incantation believed to have the power to enchant or bewitch. 'Bound' in this context means being bound or tied to something, often in the sense of being captivated or entranced.
Definition of spellbound adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The word 'spellbound' is correct and usable in written English. It is an adjective that means to be completely captivated by something. You can use it when something has so captivated you that you have almost been put into a trance-like state.
