Meaning & use
spellbound
So fascinated or captivated by something that one cannot look away or think of anything else.
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The children sat spellbound as the storyteller described the dragon's lair.
Audiences sat spellbound by the young violinist's flawless, effortless performance that evening.
A note on using this word
Spellbound suggests a magical or overwhelming quality to the fascination, stronger than simply "interested."
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