Synonyms of spellbinding

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adjective

as in riveting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• riveting
• hypnotic
• enthralling
• engrossing
• enchanting
• gripping
• entrancing
• charming
• absorbing
• seductive
• mesmerizing
• alluring
• magnetic
• charismatic
• galvanic
• appealing
• fascinating
• hypnotizing
• captivating
• bewitching
• arresting
• engaging
• tantalizing
• elfin
• attractive
• enticing
• glamourous
• tempting
• haunting
• glamorous
• interesting
• intriguing
• exciting
• fetching
• luring
• delightful
• winning
• titillating
• pleasing
• pleasant
• inviting
• beckoning
• darling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repulsive
• revolting
• repugnant
• repellent
• boring
• tiresome
• tedious
• wearisome
• irksome
• shocking
• repellant
• offensive
• unalluring
• appalling
• awful
• repelling
• sickening
• nauseating
• horrible
• abominable
• odious
• invidious
• horrid
• hideous
• loathsome
• abhorrent
• obnoxious
• horrendous
• distasteful
• flat
• noisome
• dull
• dreary
• monotonous
• drab
• ponderous
• pedestrian
• leaden
• humdrum
• jading

spellbinding

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noun

as in enchantment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enchantment
• bewitchment
• autohypnosis
• automatism
• hypnosis
• autosuggestion
• hypnotism
• self-hypnosis
• mesmerism
• self-suggestion

spellbinding

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verb

present participle of spellbind

as in fascinating

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

• fascinating
• enchanting
• mesmerizing
• thrilling
• gripping
• hypnotizing
• arresting
• enthralling
• bedazzling
• entrancing
• charming
• catching up
• bewitching
• engrossing
• enrapturing
• beguiling
• involving
• engaging
• absorbing