noun
- The state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror.
- synonyms: captivation
- A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual.
- synonyms: captivation, enchantment, enthrallment
- The capacity to attract intense interest.
- usage: "he held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations"
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