This is the 13891st most frequent German word.
fesselte
"Fesselte" means "tied up" or "captivated," depending on context.
Here, 'fesselte' is used metaphorically to mean 'captivated' or 'engaged'.
Das Buch fesselte mich von Anfang an.
The book captivated me from the beginning.
In this sentence, 'fesselten' describes the emotional engagement or attraction caused by the film.
Die spannenden Geschichten im Film fesselten die Zuschauer.
The thrilling stories in the movie captivated the viewers.
Here, 'fesselte' is used literally to mean 'bound' or 'tied up physically'.