English Explanatory Dictionary

spellbound

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Under the influence of a magical spell; enchanted, bewitched, or supernaturally constrained.
  2. Fascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell; captivated.

Pronunciation

/ˈspɛlˌbaʊnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-spellbound.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-spellbound.wav

Word forms

spellbound more spellbound most spellbound spell-bound

Etymology

From spell + bound.

Synonyms

ensorcelled forspoken under a spell bespelled bewitched charmed cursed enchanted maleficiate spellbound enthralled entranced transfixed absorbed captivated engaged engrossed fascinated hypnotized interested mesmerized rapt

Related words

spellbind
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