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Definition of spellbound

spellbound

/ˈspɛlbaʊnd/
spell · bound
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• adjective

1

Having one's attention completely captured and held, as if by a magic spell; fascinated or entranced.

Example

"The young audience sat spellbound as the storyteller recounted the ancient legend."

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spellbind
spellbinding
spellbindingly
spellbound
spellcaster
spellcasting
spellcheck

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century as a compound of "spell" (from Old English spell, meaning a spoken story, saying, or magical incantation) and "bound" (the past participle of bind, from Old English bindan).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spellbound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spellbound
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