spellbound

adjective

spell·bound ˈspel-ˌbau̇nd

Synonyms of spellbound next

: 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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Since the dawn of time, the romance of railways has seduced poets, spellbound novelists, and dealt directors the perfect hand for capturing fleeting friendships, illicit affairs, and all manner of crimes and capers. —

Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024 Through masterful research and cinematic writing, The Devil at His Elbow is a transporting journey through Alex’s life, the night of the murders, and the investigation that culminated in a trial that held tens of millions spellbound. —

Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024 For four minutes, the spellbound crowds witnessed an event ancient humanity also had experienced. —

Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024 The images from the National Mall and Rev. King’s speech left him spellbound. —

Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for spellbound