Spellbound means so interested or amazed that you can’t look away or think of anything else. It’s like your mind is “frozen” by what you’re seeing or hearing.
In everyday talk, people say they were spellbound by a movie, a singer’s voice, or even a sunset. You’ll hear, “The audience was spellbound for two hours,” or “I was spellbound by her story.” It’s a quick way to say, “I couldn’t stop paying attention.”
Meaning & Usage Examples
• The kids sat spellbound while the magician made the rabbit disappear.
• We were spellbound by the view from the mountain.
• She held the room spellbound with her short but powerful speech.
Context / Common Use
Use spellbound when something captures complete attention in a happy, almost magical way. It fits books, films, concerts, or any moment that makes people stop and stare.
Is spellbound positive or negative?
It’s positive. It shows delight and amazement, not fear.
Can I use spellbound for objects or only for people?
Mainly for people, but you can say “a spellbound silence” or “a spellbound crowd” to describe the atmosphere.
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