Synonyms of spellbind

spellbind

verb

ˈspel-ˌbīnd 

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

• fascinate
• enchant
• hypnotize
• mesmerize
• grip
• enthrall
• thrill
• arrest
• bedazzle
• catch up
• entrance
• bewitch
• charm
• enrapture
• beguile
• engross
• engage
• involve
• absorb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spellbind

But the night went from spooky to spellbinding when the stars of the beloved 1998 fantasy film revealed themselves to the shocked crowd of fans. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026

There are no memorable choruses, hooky instrumentals passages, or spellbinding solos, all which have been a part of the band’s sonic identity, including on Life Is But a Dream… to an extent. — Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

As many as 13,000 of the wily reptiles live in the swamp, adding a layer of spellbinding magic to the wetland. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

Thereby hangs Colloff’s spellbinding tale of a justice system derailed by biases. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026