spellbound

adjective
UK: /ˈspelbaʊnd/
US: /ˈspelbaʊnd/

  1. So fascinated as to be unable to think or move; captivated.

    1. The children were spellbound by the magician's tricks.
    2. The audience was utterly spellbound by her incredible performance on stage.

Synonyms

captivated charmed
spellbound verb

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

    1. The storyteller spellbound the children with fantastic tales.
    2. Her beauty and charm spellbound everyone who met her at the party last night.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "spellbound" is /ˈspelbaʊnd/ in British English and /ˈspelbaʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spellbound": captivated, charmed.

Example usage of "spellbound": "The children were spellbound by the magician's tricks.". More examples on the page.