Synonyms for spellbinding

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hypnotic · mesmerizing · mesmeric

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Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Engrossing; fascinating; gaining rapt attention; captivating.

Example sentences

• hypnotic She's very susceptible to hypnotic suggestion.
• mesmerizing The shimmer of the city lights was mesmerizing.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

hypnotic³, mesmeric

10 letters

attractive³

11 letters

mesmerizing⁴, mesmerising

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hypnotic³ = 3 syllables).