1. a speaker or performer who holds an audience’s complete attention through compelling delivery
2. something that fascinates or enchants completely

Examples

• The keynote speaker was a true spellbinder who kept the entire audience riveted.
• Her storytelling ability made her a natural spellbinder at family gatherings.
• The documentary proved to be a spellbinder, holding viewers’ attention for two hours.
• As a spellbinder, the magician left the children completely mesmerized.
• The novel was such a spellbinder that I read it in one sitting.
• The professor’s lectures were spellbinders that made even complex topics fascinating.