spellbound
Translation
spellbound, enchanted, fascinated
Examples
The audience was spellbound by her performance.
The audience was spellbound by her performance.
He listened to the story, spellbound.
He listened to the story, spellbound.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) spellbound ((by sth.)) to be fascinated by something The audience was spellbound by her performance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: captivated, enchanted, fascinated, mesmerized; Antonyms: bored, disenchanted
Etymology
From 'spell' (a magic incantation) + 'bound' (held fast). Literally 'bound by a spell'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being literally 'bound' (tied up) by a magic 'spell' so you can't look away.