spellbound spellbound /ˈspɛlˌbaʊnd/

adjective

1. () Having your attention fixated as though by a spell  ( hypnotised [British] , hypnotized , mesmerised [British] , fascinated , mesmerized , spell-bound , spellbound , transfixed )
   having your attention fixated as though by a spell
   

 spellbind spellbind /ˈspɛlbaɪnd/

verb

1. Put into a trance  ( entrance , spellbind )
   put into a trance
   
2. Attract strongly, as if with a magnet  ( bewitch , magnetise , magnetize , mesmerise , mesmerize , spellbind )
   attract strongly, as if with a magnet
    She magnetized the audience with her tricks
   She magnetized the audience with her tricks
   
3. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe  ( spellbind , transfix , grip , fascinate )
   to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
    The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
   The snake charmer fascinates the cobra