spellbound — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Under the influence of a magical spell; enchanted, bewitched, or supernaturally constrained.

   Synonyms

   ensorcelledforspokenunder a spell

   Examples

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   At once he sniffed the smell of man. At once he feared his hidden lair had been looted while he slept. How had a man dared to come so close? He must have trod next to the dragon's head so as not to be spellbound.

2. Fascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell; captivated.

   Synonyms

   enthralledentrancedtransfixed

   Examples

   The story left the children spellbound.

Adjective

1. having your attention fixated as though by a spell

   Synonyms

   fascinatedhypnotizedhypnotisedmesmerizedmesmerisedspell-boundtransfixed