“Spellbound” means being so fascinated or amazed by something that it completely holds your attention, almost as if you were under a magic spell.

Core meaning

  • It describes a state where your attention is totally captured and you can’t look away.
  • It can be used for strong interest in stories, music, speeches, performances, or beautiful views.

Simple kid-friendly sense

  • “Spellbound” = held in attention as if by a spell; amazed and fascinated.
  • Example: “The movie was so good that the audience sat there spellbound.”

Similar words

  • Bewitched, enchanted.
  • Enthralled, captivated, mesmerized, hypnotized.

How it’s used in sentences

  • “The magician’s tricks left the children spellbound.”
  • “The audience was spellbound by her performance.”

TL;DR: “Spellbound” = completely captivated and amazed, as if under a spell.