Spellbinding
adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A spell or enchantment that restrains or constricts someone's actions or freedom of will.
"The Roman epic poet Vergil refers to the incapacitating effects of ligatures, while Ovid, the erotic poet, admits the power of such spell-bindings."
- 1 Engrossing; fascinating; gaining rapt attention; captivating.
"Cuphead built a reputation for difficulty before release, but its boss battles are mostly about recognizing patterns than getting lucky against unfair bosses. Watching players ace their way through the game’s bosses is a spellbinding reminder that even tough games can be defeated easily with hard work."
- 2 Having the power to bind magically through the agency of a spell.
"Salt is a very favoured ingredient of spell-binding concoctions."
- 1 attracting and holding interest as if by a spell wordnet
Example
More examples""Hear that? What a spellbinding voice! Where's it coming from?" "It's coming from the meadow over there.""
Etymology
From spell + binding.
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