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spellbound

UK
/ˈspɛl.baʊnd/
US
/ˈspɛl.baʊnd/

Translations

spellboundadjective
more spellbound
Comp.
most spellbound
Super.
UK
/ˈspɛl.baʊnd/
US
/ˈspɛl.baʊnd/
The audience was spellbound by the magician's incredible performance.
Le public était captivé par l’incroyable prestation du magicien.
Additional translations
fascinéPlus littéraire ou moins intense que « captivé ».
Synonyms
bewitched
enraptured
captivated
entranced
fascinated
enthralled
mesmerized
spellboundpast participle
UK
/ˈspɛl.baʊnd/
US
/ˈspɛl.baʊnd/
Past participial adjective derived from the verb "spellbind".
The children sat spellbound as the storyteller spun his tale.
Les enfants étaient assis, envoûtés, tandis que le conteur déroulait son histoire.
Additional translations
captivé
spellbindverb

spellbound

Past Simple

spellbound
Past Simple
spellbound
Past Participle
spellbinding
Gerund
UK
/ˈspɛl.baɪnd/
US
/ˈspɛl.baɪnd/
Her stories can spellbind listeners for hours.
Ses récits peuvent fasciner les auditeurs pendant des heures.
The magician's performance managed to spellbind the entire audience.
La prestation du magicien a réussi à captiver tout le public.
Additional translations
envoûterSurtout dans un contexte littéraire ou pour insister sur l'idée d'un charme quasi magique.
Synonyms
charm
entrance
enchant
fascinate
mesmerize
hypnotize
captivate

Definitions

spellboundadjective
Having one's attention completely captured by something fascinating or enchanting.
The audience was spellbound by the magician's incredible performance.
spellboundpast participle
Enchanted or fascinated as if held by a spell; captivated.
The children sat spellbound as the storyteller spun his tale.
spellbindverb
To hold the complete attention of someone as though by magic; fascinate.
The magician's performance managed to spellbind the entire audience.
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