1. to hold the complete attention of someone as if by magic; to fascinate or captivate completely

Examples

• The magician’s performance spellbound the entire audience.
• Her storytelling ability could spellbind listeners for hours.
• The documentary spellbound viewers with its stunning wildlife footage.
• The pianist’s virtuoso performance spellbound the concert hall.
• Children were spellbound by the puppet show.
• The speaker’s passionate words spellbound the crowd.