spellbinding

Meanings

• adjective

  Capable of holding one's attention in a fascinating way; enchanting.

  - "The magician's spellbinding performance left the audience in awe."
  - "The novel had a spellbinding opening that kept me hooked until the end."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spellbinding
binding , kindling , blinding , grinding , finding , minding

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Variants

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spellbinding , spellbindingly , spellbind , spellbinds , spellbound

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Etymology

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From Middle English spellen 'to speak, sing, recite, practice magic', from Old North French espeller 'to speak, recite, sing, tell, relate, charm, bewitch'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spellbinding' is often used to describe the ability of a magician to perform magic that leaves the audience amazed and captivated.

2. In the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, the term 'Obliviate' is used to erase memories, but the spell can only be cast on someone who is spellbound.

3. The term 'spellbinding' can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or experience that is captivating and holds one's attention in a fascinating way.

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Related Concepts

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1. enchantment: A state of being under a magical spell or charm.

2. fascination: A strong and often inexplicable attraction or interest.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'spellbinding' is often used to describe a captivating story or performance. It can also refer to the ability of a person or object to cast a magical or enchanting spell.

How to Memorize "spellbinding"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'spellbinding' as a spell being cast, something that captivates and holds your attention.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spellbinding' with something that captivates your imagination, like a magical story or a mesmerizing performance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-P-E-L-L-B-I-N-D-I-N-G to remember the meaning: Something Possessing Enchanting, Lovely, Beautiful, Interesting, Narrative, Delightful, Imaginative, and Narrative.

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