English Explanatory Dictionary

spellbinding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Engrossing; fascinating; gaining rapt attention; captivating.
  2. Having the power to bind magically through the agency of a spell.
noun
  1. A spell or enchantment that restrains or constricts someone's actions or freedom of will.

Word forms

spellbinding more spellbinding most spellbinding spellbindings

Etymology

From spell + binding.

Derived words

spellbindingly
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