Spellbound
adjective
Being so interested or fascinated by something that you cannot think about anything else.
She was spellbound by the story her grandmother was narrating.
Often appears as...
- be spellbound
- spellbound audience
adjective
Being so interested or fascinated by something that you cannot think about anything else.
She was spellbound by the story her grandmother was narrating.
Often appears as...
- be spellbound
- spellbound audience
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3High Engagement
Use 'spellbound' when someone is so deeply focused on something that they ignore everything else.
During the magic show, the children were spellbound, oblivious to the world around them.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Captivation
'Spellbound' often describes a visual experience that completely captures one's attention.
The audience was spellbound by the stunning visual effects of the film.
Pro Tip 3/3Intense Reaction
The word conveys a strong emotional reaction, not just ordinary interest.
She watched the ballet dancer's performance, completely spellbound by his grace.
Pro Tip 1/3High Engagement
Use 'spellbound' when someone is so deeply focused on something that they ignore everything else.
During the magic show, the children were spellbound, oblivious to the world around them.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Captivation
'Spellbound' often describes a visual experience that completely captures one's attention.
The audience was spellbound by the stunning visual effects of the film.
Pro Tip 3/3Intense Reaction
The word conveys a strong emotional reaction, not just ordinary interest.
She watched the ballet dancer's performance, completely spellbound by his grace.
Pro Tip 1/3High Engagement
Use 'spellbound' when someone is so deeply focused on something that they ignore everything else.
During the magic show, the children were spellbound, oblivious to the world around them.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Captivation
'Spellbound' often describes a visual experience that completely captures one's attention.
The audience was spellbound by the stunning visual effects of the film.
Pro Tip 3/3Intense Reaction
The word conveys a strong emotional reaction, not just ordinary interest.
She watched the ballet dancer's performance, completely spellbound by his grace.
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Video examples
Karen Armstrong: Let's...
when two people gaze, spellbound, into each other's eyes. And then he compared that to friendship, when two people stand side by side, as it were, shoulder to shoulder,
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First Look at Jane PIPE...
It was hard for me to believe what I'd seen. A few days later, I watched, spellbound, as chimps set off to a termite mound, picked a small, leafy twig
Video examples
The Killing Machine:...
breech up a phenomenal breach bursting through the surface through waves and spray a predatory performance that had us all spellbound
Video examples
Karen Armstrong: Let's...
when two people gaze, spellbound, into each other's eyes. And then he compared that to friendship, when two people stand side by side, as it were, shoulder to shoulder,
Video examples
First Look at Jane PIPE...
It was hard for me to believe what I'd seen. A few days later, I watched, spellbound, as chimps set off to a termite mound, picked a small, leafy twig
Video examples
The Killing Machine:...
breech up a phenomenal breach bursting through the surface through waves and spray a predatory performance that had us all spellbound
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Quote examples
Henri Nouwen
Dutch Clergyman
Just as people can watch spellbound a circus artist tumbling through the air in a phosphorized costume, so they can listen to a preacher who uses the Word of God to draw attention to himself. But a sensational preacher stimulates the senses and leaves the spirit untouched. Instead of being the way to God, his 'being different' gets in the way.
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Brian Skerry
American Photographer
For decades I have tried to peel back the layers of mystery surrounding many marine creatures, though most have held tightly to their secrets. One animal that keeps me pondering is the shark. Spellbound by these enigmatic animals since I first encountered them in New England, I never tire of watching their special blend of power and grace.
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Wendie Malick
American Actress
It was a matter of survival for the local people, but it was the most violent scene I have ever witnessed. The people in my group, feeling helpless, were all spellbound and aghast at the same time. I became a vegetarian shortly after that.
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Mark Haddon
English Novelist
Most adults, unlike most children, understand the difference between a book that will hold them spellbound for a rainy Sunday afternoon and a book that will put them in touch with a part of themselves they didn't even know existed.
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Shweta Basu Prasad
Indian Actress
When I watched Michel Hazanavicius' 2011 French film 'The Artist', I was spellbound and wondered if such an attempt would ever be made in India. Dialogues and songs being such an important part of our movie making culture.
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Jeffrey Dean Morgan
American Actor
He is scary as the butcher, but you will not meet a lovelier, more interesting guy than Danny Huston. His stories leave me spellbound. I adore him.
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Krystle D'Souza
Indian Actress
When I do a film, I want people to be spellbound by it.
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Henri Nouwen
Dutch Clergyman
Just as people can watch spellbound a circus artist tumbling through the air in a phosphorized costume, so they can listen to a preacher who uses the Word of God to draw attention to himself. But a sensational preacher stimulates the senses and leaves the spirit untouched. Instead of being the way to God, his 'being different' gets in the way.
Quote examples
Brian Skerry
American Photographer
For decades I have tried to peel back the layers of mystery surrounding many marine creatures, though most have held tightly to their secrets. One animal that keeps me pondering is the shark. Spellbound by these enigmatic animals since I first encountered them in New England, I never tire of watching their special blend of power and grace.
Quote examples
Wendie Malick
American Actress
It was a matter of survival for the local people, but it was the most violent scene I have ever witnessed. The people in my group, feeling helpless, were all spellbound and aghast at the same time. I became a vegetarian shortly after that.
Quote examples
Mark Haddon
English Novelist
Most adults, unlike most children, understand the difference between a book that will hold them spellbound for a rainy Sunday afternoon and a book that will put them in touch with a part of themselves they didn't even know existed.
Quote examples
Shweta Basu Prasad
Indian Actress
When I watched Michel Hazanavicius' 2011 French film 'The Artist', I was spellbound and wondered if such an attempt would ever be made in India. Dialogues and songs being such an important part of our movie making culture.
Quote examples
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
American Actor
He is scary as the butcher, but you will not meet a lovelier, more interesting guy than Danny Huston. His stories leave me spellbound. I adore him.
Quote examples
Krystle D'Souza
Indian Actress
When I do a film, I want people to be spellbound by it.
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