spellbinding

adjective

spell·​bind·​ing ˈspel-ˌbīn-diŋ 

: holding the attention as if by a spell

a spellbinding story

spellbindingly

ˈspel-ˌbīn-diŋ-lē 

adverb

Examples of spellbinding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Not only is Miral a fairytale partner thanks to its spellbinding track record, but the deal involves no financial risk to Disney. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Obreht distinguishes herself as a spellbinding writer who recognizes the ways that mythologies bend the truth to dazzle us with stories that capture a larger history. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Ahead, discover Grande’s 25 most spellbinding looks that stole the spotlight on the red carpet over the years. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Still, this spellbinding performance will be remembered as one of the greatest in World Cup history. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spellbinding

• bookbinding
• factfinding
• nonbinding
• rebinding
• regrinding
• reminding
• rewinding
• unwinding
• binding
• blinding
• finding
• grinding