spellbound
Meanings
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adjective
1. Under the power of a spell; enchanted, charmed, or fascinated.
- "The audience was spellbound by the magician's performance."
- "The novel had me spellbound from the first page."
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verb
2. To hold the attention of (someone) completely.
- "The speaker was able to spellbind the audience."
- "The sunset spellbound the travelers as they reached the mountaintop."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with spellboundbound , hound , pound , sound
Variants
List of all variants of spellbound that leads to same resultspellbound , spellbind , spellbinding , spellbinds
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Middle English spelen 'to weave a spell' + bound.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'spellbound' is often used in the context of magic and enchantment.
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The term 'spellbound' can also be used figuratively to describe being completely captivated by something, such as a work of art or a performance.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
enchantment: A state of being under the power of a spell or charm.
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fascination: A state of being completely absorbed by something.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'spellbound' is often used to describe a state of enchantment or fascination. It can also be used figuratively to describe being completely captivated by something.
How to Memorize "spellbound"
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visualize
- Imagine a person under the power of a spell, unable to move or speak. Visualize yourself in a similar state, completely captivated by something.
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associate
- Associate the word 'spellbound' with the feeling of being completely captivated or enchanted.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym S-P-E-L-L-B-O-U-N-D to remember the meaning: 'Spellbound' is a state of being completely 'Under' the 'Power' of something 'Spell'-binding.
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