spellbinding
adjective
spell·bind·ing
ˈspel-ˌbīn-diŋ 
: holding the attention as if by a spell
a spellbinding story
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Part hymn, part lullaby, this soundscape courtesy of Brian Eno is a spellbinding palette of sound.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Byatt layers in invented history and poetry, creating a wholly original and spellbinding novel.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
An ancient ginkgo tree enchants longing souls across more than a century in this spellbinding cinematic triptych starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Léa Seydoux.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
For even more spellbinding photography, check out these architectural images from this year's Sony awards, as well as arresting compositions from the 2025 Minimalist Photography Awards and incredible details in last year's Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2026
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Byatt layers in invented history and poetry, creating a wholly original and spellbinding novel.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
An ancient ginkgo tree enchants longing souls across more than a century in this spellbinding cinematic triptych starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Léa Seydoux.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
For even more spellbinding photography, check out these architectural images from this year's Sony awards, as well as arresting compositions from the 2025 Minimalist Photography Awards and incredible details in last year's Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Spellbinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spellbinding. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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