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SPELLBINDING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word spellbinding. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word spellbinding. (close relations)
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absorbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

alluring
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

captivating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

enchanting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

engrossing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

enthralling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

fascinating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

• capturing interest as if by a spell

gripping
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

mesmerizing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting and holding interest as if by a spell

bewitch
verbv
verb

• attract; cause to be enamored

• attract strongly, as if with a magnet

• cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

entrance
nounn
noun

• something that provides access (to get in or get out)

• a movement into or inward

• the act of entering

verb

• attract; cause to be enamored

• put into a trance

fascinate
verbv
verb

• cause to be interested or curious

• to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

• attract; cause to be enamored

grip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of grasping

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

• a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

• the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

• worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made

• an intellectual hold or understanding

• a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place

verb

• hold fast or firmly

• to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

• to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

magnetise
verbv
verb

• attract strongly, as if with a magnet

• make magnetic

magnetize
verbv
verb

• make magnetic

• attract strongly, as if with a magnet

mesmerise
verbv
verb

• attract strongly, as if with a magnet

• induce hypnosis in

mesmerize
verbv
verb

• attract strongly, as if with a magnet

• induce hypnosis in

transfix
verbv
verb

• to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

• pierce with a sharp stake or point

Best Hypernyms For SPELLBINDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spellbinding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
absorbing alluring bewitching captivating charm enchanting engrossing enthralling entrancing fascinating gripping hypnotic hypnotise hypnotize influence interest intriguing mesmerise mesmerize mesmerizing tempt

Alternatives for ABSORBING

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