spellbinding

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spellbinding

  • /ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋ/

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From spell + binding.

adjective more spellbinding · most spellbinding

  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 wo
  2. Having the power to bind magically through the agency of a spell. Salt is a very favoured ingredient of spell-binding concoctions.

noun spellbindings

  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.

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@misc{spellbinding_2026,
  title = {spellbinding},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/spellbinding},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}