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spellbinding Synonyms

Another word for spellbinding

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• adjective (Context 1)

Holding one's attention completely as though by magic; intensely fascinating or enthralling.

Usage Example

"The soprano delivered a enthralling performance that left the entire auditorium in stunned silence."

Strongest
enthralling
mesmerizing
captivating
riveting
gripping
Strong
enchanting
fascinating
transfixing
absorbing
compelling

Opposites of spellbinding

The opposite of spellbinding shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

boring
tedious
dull
monotonous
uninteresting
tiresome
dreary
humdrum
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• Nearby Words

spell
spellable
spellbind
spellbinding
spellbindingly
spellbound
spellcaster

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spellbinding. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spellbinding
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