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

Back in town, inside Palma’s majestic Gothic landmark La Seu, spellbinding rainbows of color flooded down on the nave, and flying buttresses exquisitely embellished the walkable roof terrace. — Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026

Green-Wood Cemetery As daylight fades, settle in for a spellbinding program of short films that wander through grief, memory, and the strange, beautiful terrain between presence and absence. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 May 2026

On her spellbinding fifth album, Aldous Harding steps closer than ever to the camera lens without coming into focus. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026

Part hymn, part lullaby, this soundscape courtesy of Brian Eno is a spellbinding palette of sound. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026