spellbound (adjective)

1. The audience was spellbound by the captivating performance of the lead actor in the movie.

2. The science fiction novel had a spellbound effect on the readers, making them completely absorbed in its futuristic world.

3. As the magician waved his wand, the children stood spellbound, believing that he could create real magic.

4. The suspenseful movie left the viewers spellbound, unable to take their eyes off the frightening scenes unfolding on the screen.