spellbound

adjective

spell·​bound ˈspel-ˌbau̇nd 

: held by or as if by a spell

Synonyms

• bewitched
• charmed
• enchanted
• entranced
• magic
• magical

Examples of spellbound in a Sentence

The children were spellbound by the puppet show.

She's a storyteller that will hold you spellbound.

Recent Examples on the Web

Season 3 of Mayfair Witches, starring Alexandra Daddario, will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025

Usher is still leaving the ladies spellbound on his Past Present Future Tour, with the latest steamy moment involving an older lady and some cherries. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025

Resist this madness before the unhinged, heartless bully and his spellbound thugs shred our Constitution and our future. —Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025

The night ended with an electrifying rendition of Huan-zhi Li’s Spring Festival Overture, a thrilling and joyous finale that left the audience on their feet, spellbound, and ready to celebrate. —Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spellbound

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

spellbound

adjective

spell·​bound ˈspel-ˈbau̇nd 

: held by or as if by a spell