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verb

past tense of spellbind
as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell the tale about pirates and their buried treasure had completely spellbound the children

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Recent Examples of spellbound
Adjective
The audiences were spellbound, learning the ins and outs of Southern flour and the technique of a light touch. Cynthia Graubart, Bon Appétit, 24 Jan. 2025 Children were left spellbound by Santa's presence – and presents. Jaymi McCann, theweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Since the dawn of time, the romance of railways has seduced poets, spellbound novelists, and dealt directors the perfect hand for capturing fleeting friendships, illicit affairs, and all manner of crimes and capers. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024 Through masterful research and cinematic writing, The Devil at His Elbow is a transporting journey through Alex’s life, the night of the murders, and the investigation that culminated in a trial that held tens of millions spellbound. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for spellbound
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spellbound
Adjective
  • But now things are different as Mr. Combs, 55, faces the most serious challenge to what has been largely a charmed life.
    Ben Sisario, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Appearing on the April 30 episode of SiriusXM’s The Julia Cunningham Show, Pratt recalled creating The Princes of Malibu, a look at the charmed life of Brody Jenner.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 2 May 2025
Verb
  • Check out Pima Air & Space Museum For those fascinated by astronomy and aerospace, the Pima Air & Space Museum is an essential stop along Tucson’s Astro Trail.
    Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Friendship stores selling specialty foodstuffs, silks, and Maoist tchotchkes emerged to meet demand from both Chinese immigrants seeking familiar comforts and Americans fascinated by the exotic wares.
    Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Lewis Hamilton, another co-chair, struck a heroic pose in an enchanted forest-like scene cast in twilight tones.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2025
  • Equally, Diana at the gay bar could be said to have a Shakespearean quality, with a girl dressed as a boy slipping into an enchanted world.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • However, kombucha is not a magic fix for weight management.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 13 May 2025
  • For their next act, Jude Law and Andrew Garfield are pulling off a magic trick.
    Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Mornings at Huka are magical as mists lift from the river and cloak the gardens of tree ferns, flax, totara, and rimu pines.
    Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
  • Don't: Forget About the Ceiling People often neglect the ceiling, but adding some color or even a pattern up there can create an enveloping, magical effect.
    Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025

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“Spellbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spellbound. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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