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Captivating

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Captivating is an adjective meaning That captivates; fascinating.

Meaning

That captivates; fascinating.

More Meanings

  1. Very beautiful or attractive.
  2. present participle and gerund of captivate

Example Sentences

[T]he eye is delighted by a continual succession of small landscapes of captivating loveliness.

Synonyms for captivating

Depending on context, synonyms include enthralling, attractive, enchanting, entrancing, fascinating, bewitching.

enthrallingattractiveenchantingentrancingfascinatingbewitching

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fascinating, enchanting, attractive, bewitching, enthralling, entrancing.

fascinatingenchantingattractivebewitchingenthrallingentrancingrivetingtakingexcitinggrippingintriguingcapturingcatchingabsorbingbewitchablemesmerizablemesmerisableenticeabletransfixable

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