Spellbinder

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛlˌbaɪndər/

Definitions of spellbinder

noun a binding spell or charm

Example Sentences

A1 The magician's trick was a spellbinder for the children.

A2 The novel was a real spellbinder, keeping me up all night to finish it.

B1 The movie was a spellbinder, captivating the audience from start to finish.

B2 The speaker was a spellbinder, holding the audience's attention with every word.

C1 The artist's work was a spellbinder, drawing in viewers with its beauty and complexity.

C2 The music performance was a spellbinder, leaving the audience in awe of the talent and skill displayed.

Examples of spellbinder in a Sentence

formal The novel was a spellbinder, captivating readers with its intricate plot and well-developed characters.

informal That movie was a total spellbinder, I couldn't look away for a second!

slang The magician's performance was a real spellbinder, everyone was blown away by his tricks.

figurative Her speech was a spellbinder, leaving the audience in awe of her powerful words.

Grammatical Forms of spellbinder

past tense

spellbound

plural

spellbinders

comparative

more spellbinding

superlative

most spellbinding

present tense

spellbinds

future tense

will spellbind

perfect tense

has spellbound

continuous tense

is spellbinding

singular

spellbinder

positive degree

spellbinding

infinitive

to spellbind

gerund

spellbinding

participle

spellbound

Origin and Evolution of spellbinder

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'spellbinder' originated from Middle English, where 'spell' referred to a spoken word or charm and 'binder' meant one who binds or ties.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'spellbinder' evolved to refer to someone who captivates or enthralls others with their words or storytelling abilities.