spellbound
/'spelbaund/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having one's attention completely and irresistibly captured: Being in a state of such intense fascination or absorption that one is unaware of anything else, as if under a magical enchantment.
Usage
The adjective "spellbound" describes a person or group whose complete attention is held, typically by something captivating, wonderful, or awe-inspiring. It implies a passive state of being enthralled.
Examples
- The magician's incredible illusion left the entire audience spellbound.
- She listened, spellbound, to the old sailor's tales of adventure on the high seas.
- The beauty of the northern lights held us spellbound for hours.
Advanced Usage
- To hold/keep someone spellbound: This is a common collocation meaning to captivate someone completely.
- The speaker's powerful story held the courtroom spellbound.
- Used in literary or descriptive contexts to emphasize deep emotional or intellectual captivation.
- He watched, spellbound, as the ancient ritual unfolded before his eyes.
Variants and Related Words
- Spellbind (verb): To hold the complete attention of someone as if by magic; to fascinate.
- The singer's voice spellbound the crowd.
- Spellbinding (adjective): Captivating in a way that holds one's attention completely.
- It was a spellbinding performance.
Synonyms
- Enthralled: Captured and held the interest of.
- Mesmerized: Having one's attention held as if hypnotized.
- Rapt: Completely absorbed and intent.
- Captivated: Charmed and fascinated.
- Transfixed: Rendered motionless with awe or terror.
Antonyms
- Bored: Feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest.
- Distracted: Unable to concentrate because one's mind is drawn to other things.
- Inattentive: Not paying close attention.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Under someone's spell: To be so influenced by someone that one cannot think independently, related to the concept of being controlled by magic or charm.
- He was completely under her spell and would do anything she asked.
Adjective
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having your attention fixated as though by a spell
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