what is spellbound

Being spellbound means having your attention completely held by something, so that you cannot think about anything else. It is a state of being fascinated, hypnotized, mesmerized, or transfixed. When someone is spellbound, their attention is caught by something, and they just cant look away, almost as if they were bound by a spell. An exciting movie or a great public speaker can hold the audience spellbound. The term "spellbound" is often used to describe a state of being enchanted, entranced, or fascinated.