ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Captivation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Captivation is a noun meaning The act of captivating or the state of being captivated.

Meaning

The act of captivating or the state of being captivated.

Example Sentences

But the test of an oration is not only its immediate effect; there are tricks of elocution, a jugglery of manner, and even a personal captivation that so win the senses as to bewilder the judgment.

Word Forms

Synonyms for captivation

Depending on context, synonyms include enchantment, fascination, enthrallment.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include enthrallment, enchantment, fascination, capture, enrapturement, enthraller.

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