1. Having one's attention fixated as though by a spell
   "he held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations";
   - fascinated, hypnotized, hypnotised [Brit], mesmerized, mesmerised [Brit], spell-bound, transfixed

1. Maintain the complete attention of (someone), e.g. because they are fascinated
   "The storyteller spellbound the children with tales of adventure";
   - magnetize, mesmerize, mesmerise [Brit], magnetise [Brit], bewitch, hypnotize, hypnotise [Brit]
    
2. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
   "The snake charmer spellbinds the cobra";
   - fascinate, transfix, grip
    
3. Put into a trance
   "The magician's performance spellbound the entire audience";
   - entrance

See also: enchanted

Type of: charm, hypnotise [Brit], hypnotize, influence, interest, mesmerise [Brit], mesmerize, tempt

Encyclopedia: Spellbound