Spellbinds - English meaning

adjective

Intensely interesting; engrossing.

Usage examples:

An absorbing account of their marriage

verb

Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

Usage examples:

Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat

adjective

Something that is absorbing is very interesting and keeps your attention

Usage examples:

I read her last novel and found it very absorbing.

adjective

Enchanting or delightful.

Usage examples:

I gazed deeply into the most bewitching blue eyes

verb

Enchant and delight (someone).

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They both were bewitched by the golden luminosity of italy

adjective

So beautiful or attractive that you cannot think about anything else

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He was mesmerized by her bewitching green eyes.

adjective

Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.

Usage examples:

A captivating smile

verb

Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

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He was captivated by her beauty

adjective

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

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His eyes were strangely compelling

verb

Force or oblige (someone) to do something.

Usage examples:

A sense of duty compelled harry to answer her questions

adjective

Forceful and persuasive

Usage examples:

A compelling argument, his account of his life is one of the most compelling autobiographies i’ve r…

adjective

Resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge.

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Compulsive eating

adjective

Absorbing all one's attention or interest.

Usage examples:

The most engrossing parts of the book

verb

Absorb all the attention or interest of.

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They seemed to be engrossed in conversation

adjective

Taking all your attention; very interesting

Usage examples:

She had written an engrossing and moving story.

adjective

Capturing and holding one's attention; fascinating.

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An enthralling best-seller

verb

Capture the fascinated attention of.

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She had been so enthralled by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the cold

adjective

Keeping someone's interest and attention completely

Usage examples:

I found your book absolutely enthralling!

adjective

Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.

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An entrancing smile

verb

Fill (someone) with wonder and delight, holding their entire attention.

Usage examples:

I was entranced by the city's beauty

adjective

Beautiful or interesting in a way that means you cannot stop listening to or watching someone or something

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Entrancing views, she has created an entrancing theatre piece.

adjective

Extremely interesting.

Usage examples:

A fascinating book

verb

Attract the strong attention and interest of (someone).

Usage examples:

I've always been fascinated by computers

adjective

Extremely interesting

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The book offers a fascinating glimpse of the lives of the rich and famous., i found the whole movie…

adjective

Firmly holding the attention or interest; exciting.

Usage examples:

A gripping tv thriller

verb

Take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.

Usage examples:

His knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel

adjective

Interesting or exciting

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A gripping story

adjective

Arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating.

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An intriguing story

verb

Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.

Usage examples:

I was intrigued by your question

adjective

Completely engrossing; compelling.

Usage examples:

The book is a riveting account of the legendary freedom fighter

verb

Join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets.

Usage examples:

The linings are bonded, not riveted, to the brake shoes for longer wear

adjective

Causing excitement and pleasure; exhilarating.

Usage examples:

A thrilling adventure

verb

Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

Usage examples:

His kiss thrilled and excited her

adjective

Very exciting

Usage examples:

A thrilling adventure

verb

Cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.

Usage examples:

He was transfixed by the pain in her face

verb

Present participle of transfix

Usage examples:

The conference delegates were transfixed by her speech., a body lay in the corner, transfixed by a …