Spellbinding
adjective
So fascinating or charming that it holds your attention completely.
The magician’s spellbinding performance left the audience in awe.

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spellbinding story, spellbinding performance, spellbinding beauty
adjective
So fascinating or charming that it holds your attention completely.
The magician’s spellbinding performance left the audience in awe.

Usage tips
Neutral
spellbinding story, spellbinding performance, spellbinding beauty
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Artistic Quality
Use 'spellbinding' to describe captivating art or performances.
Her spellbinding dance made the event unforgettable.
Emotional Impact
It's often used to emphasize an emotional reaction to something.
The film was spellbinding, making everyone in the audience cry.
Literary Appeal
Often found in literature describing gripping narratives or characters.
The novel had a spellbinding quality that kept readers turning pages.
Artistic Quality
Use 'spellbinding' to describe captivating art or performances.
Her spellbinding dance made the event unforgettable.
Emotional Impact
It's often used to emphasize an emotional reaction to something.
The film was spellbinding, making everyone in the audience cry.
Literary Appeal
Often found in literature describing gripping narratives or characters.
The novel had a spellbinding quality that kept readers turning pages.
Artistic Quality
Use 'spellbinding' to describe captivating art or performances.
Her spellbinding dance made the event unforgettable.
Emotional Impact
It's often used to emphasize an emotional reaction to something.
The film was spellbinding, making everyone in the audience cry.
Literary Appeal
Often found in literature describing gripping narratives or characters.
The novel had a spellbinding quality that kept readers turning pages.
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