spellbound
Translation
spellbound, fascinated, enchanted
Examples
The audience was spellbound by her performance.
The audience was spellbound by her performance.
He listened to the story, completely spellbound.
He listened to the story, completely spellbound.
Grammar Patterns
to be spellbound ((by sth./sb.)) to be fascinated by (sth./sb.) The children were spellbound by the magician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fascinated, captivated, enchanted; Antonyms: bored, uninterested
Etymology
A compound of 'spell' (a magic incantation) and 'bound' (tied or held). Literally, 'held by a magic spell'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'bound' or tied up by a magic 'spell' so you can't look away.