spellbound

adjective

spell·​bound ˈspel-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce spellbound (audio)
: held by or as if by a spell

Examples of spellbound in a Sentence

The children were spellbound by the puppet show. She's a storyteller that will hold you spellbound.
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Usher is still leaving the ladies spellbound on his Past Present Future Tour, with the latest steamy moment involving an older lady and some cherries. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Resist this madness before the unhinged, heartless bully and his spellbound thugs shred our Constitution and our future. Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 The night ended with an electrifying rendition of Huan-zhi Li’s Spring Festival Overture, a thrilling and joyous finale that left the audience on their feet, spellbound, and ready to celebrate. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The audiences were spellbound, learning the ins and outs of Southern flour and the technique of a light touch. Cynthia Graubart, Bon Appétit, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spellbound

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spellbound was in 1785

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“Spellbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spellbound. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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spellbound

adjective
spell·​bound ˈspel-ˈbau̇nd How to pronounce spellbound (audio)
: held by or as if by a spell

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