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- Dictionaryspell·bind/ˈspelbīnd/
verb
- 1. hold the complete attention of (someone) as though by magic; fascinate: "the killer whale gave the spellbound audience a good soaking"
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Jul 14, 2012 · The meaning of SPELLBIND is to bind or hold by or as if by a spell.
spellbind in British English. (ˈspɛlˌbaɪnd ) verb Word forms: -binds, -binding, -bound. (transitive) to cause to be spellbound; entrance or enthral. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency.
Definition of spellbind. as in to fascinate. to hold the attention of as if by a spell the tale about pirates and their buried treasure had completely spellbound the children. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. fascinate. enchant. hypnotize. mesmerize. grip. enthrall. thrill. arrest. bedazzle. catch up. entrance. bewitch. charm. enrapture.
Definitions of spellbind. verb. put into a trance. synonyms: entrance. see more. verb. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe. synonyms: fascinate, grip, transfix. see more.
Spellbind definition: to hold or bind by or as if by a spell; enchant; entrance; fascinate.. See examples of SPELLBIND used in a sentence.
Definition of spellbinding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of spellbind. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
If your attention is really held by something—almost as if a magical spell is tying or binding it there—that thing is spellbinding. Spellbinding things are mesmerizing, captivating, or enchanting. Definitions of spellbinding. adjective. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell.
adjective. us / ˈspelˌbaɪn.dɪŋ / uk / ˈspelˌbaɪn.dɪŋ / Add to word list. holding your attention completely: He gave a spellbinding performance. Synonyms. hypnotic. mesmeric literary. mesmerizing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Exciting and interesting. absorbingly. action-packed. adventurous. alley. excitingly. exhilarating.
adjective. uk / ˈspelˌbaɪn.dɪŋ / us / ˈspelˌbaɪn.dɪŋ / Add to word list. holding your attention completely: He gave a spellbinding performance. Synonyms. hypnotic. mesmeric literary. mesmerizing. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Exciting and interesting. absorbingly. action-packed. adventurous. alley. excitingly. exhilarating.
