What is another word for holding spellbound?
Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊldɪŋ spˈɛlba͡ʊnd] (IPA) 
Being held spellbound is a state where someone is completely mesmerized and captivated. The term holding spellbound can be replaced with a number of words like enchanting, fascinating, captivating, hypnotising, entrancing, mesmerizing and enthralling. Enchanting is often used to describe something that is magical and has the power to attract someone's attention. Fascinating is used to describe something that is extremely interesting and captures attention. Captivating refers to something that has the power to charm and hold someone's attention for a long time. Hypnotising is used to describe something that captures attention and puts someone into a trance-like state. Entrancing is used to describe something that is captivating and mesmerising. Mesmerizing and enthralling are used to indicate something that completely absorbs and enchants individuals.
