captivating
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təˌveɪt verb (used with object), cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing.
1.
to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.
2.
Obsolete. to capture; subjugate.
Origin:
1520–30; < Late Latin captīvātus (past participle of captīvāre to take captive), equivalent to Latin captīv(us) captive + -ātus -ate1
1520–30; < Late Latin captīvātus (past participle of captīvāre to take captive), equivalent to Latin captīv(us) captive + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
cap·ti·vat·ing·ly, adverb
cap·ti·va·tion, noun
cap·ti·va·tive, adjective
cap·ti·va·tor, noun
un·cap·ti·vat·ed, adjective
Synonyms
1. fascinate, bewitch, charm. 2. subdue.
1. fascinate, bewitch, charm. 2. subdue.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to hold the attention of by fascinating; enchant |
| 2. | an obsolete word for capture |
| [C16: from Late Latin captivāre, from captīvus | |
| 'captivatingly | |
| —adv | |
| capti'vation | |
| —n | |
| 'captivator | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
captivate
c.1526, "to enthrall with charm," from L.L. captivat-, pp. stem of captivare "to take," from captivus (see captive). Lit. sense (c.1555) is rare or obs. Captivated is attested from 1621; captivating from 1675.
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Example sentences
Some people certainly have captivating personalities that inspire a donor.
Captivating and mischievous, her open smile and obvious enthusiasm are a welcome addition to the program.
Browse through this captivating collection of breathtaking images of our world.
We should rejoice that someone has found a subject so captivating that they will risk live and limb in pursuit.
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