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Definition of Spellbinding
1. Adjective. Attracting and holding interest as if by a spell. "A spellbinding description of life in ancient Rome"
Similar to: Attractive
Derivative terms: Hypnosis, Mesmerism
Definition of Spellbinding
1. Adjective. engrossing, fascinating, gaining rapt attention. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spellbinding
1. spellbind [v] - See also: spellbind
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spellbinding
Literary usage of Spellbinding
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Werner's Magazine: A Magazine of Expression by Music Teachers National Association (1901)
"TO my mind, the terms "spellbinders" and "spellbinding" convey something of
reproach, of disparagement. Of course, "stump- speakers" and "stump-speaking" ..."
2. Brazilby Errol Lincoln Uys by Errol Lincoln Uys (2000)
"BRAZIL A Spellbinding Saga on a Truly Epic Scale "A MASTERPIECE! Brazil has the
look and feel of an enchanted virgin forest, a totally new and original ..."
3. All Adventure: She Who Must Be Obeyed by H. Rider Haggard (2001)
""The Yellow God: An Idol of Africa" One of the lost adventure novels of H.
Rider Haggard, "The Yellow God" is both a spellbinding mystery and an exotic, ..."
4. Hänsel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts by Engelbert Humperdinck, Adelheid Wette (1905)
"... who imperiously raises against them both a stick which hangs at her girdle,
with repeated gestures of spellbinding. ) THE WITCH. Hold! ..."
5. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1896)
""A superlative Hebrew conjuror," cried the preacher, "spellbinding all the great
Lords, great Parties, great Interests of England, leading them by the nose ..."
6. The Monist by Hegeler Institute (1904)
"... victor}', strength, amiability, hold in bound (invalidate) the (spellbinding)
glances of all my adversaries, give me favor for all my undertakings ! ..."
7. The Bookman (1903)
""A superlative Hebrew conjurer, spellbinding all the great lords, great parties,
great interests of England to his hand," Carlyle wrote in commenting on ..."
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