spellbind
verb
spell·bind
ˈspel-ˌbīnd 
spellbound
ˈspel-ˌbau̇nd
; spellbinding
; spellbinding
: to bind or hold by or as if by a spell
Examples of spellbind in a Sentence
the tale about pirates and their buried treasure had completely spellbound the children
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Charles’ spellbinding 1986 concert was made all the more memorable by the large egret that landed in a palm tree next to the stage and began bedding down for the night.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
That group includes Adeline Hotel frontman Dan Knishkowy, who plays guitar on West’s spellbinding second album, Silent Century.
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The panorama from my island summit is spellbinding.
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—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
That group includes Adeline Hotel frontman Dan Knishkowy, who plays guitar on West’s spellbinding second album, Silent Century.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
The panorama from my island summit is spellbinding.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
McRae leveled up like few other pop artists in 2025, realizing her full star potential in spellbinding fashion across various singles, albums and performances — and proving pop still had a place in its center for the daughters of Britney and Xtina.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Spellbind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spellbind. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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spellbind
verb
spell·bind
ˈspel-ˌbīnd
spellbound
-ˌbau̇nd
; spellbinding
; spellbinding
: to hold by or as if by a spell : fascinate
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