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captivated

 

[ ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

feeling of great interest or delight

To captivate means to hold the attention of someone by being interesting, charming, or attractive. It can also mean to fill someone with wonder and delight, to enchant or fascinate them. When someone is captivated, they are completely absorbed or engrossed in something.

Synonyms

charm, enchant, enthrall, fascinate, spellbind

Examples of usage

  • She was captivated by the beauty of the sunset.
  • The magician captivated the audience with his mesmerizing tricks.
  • The novel's plot had me captivated from beginning to end.
Context #2 | Adjective

charmed or delighted

If someone is described as captivated, it means they are under a spell or charm, feeling completely enchanted or delighted. It can also refer to being completely absorbed or engrossed in something, unable to look away.

Synonyms

delighted, enchanted, enthralled, mesmerized, spellbound

Examples of usage

  • She had a captivated expression as she listened to the music.
  • The captivated audience applauded the performance enthusiastically.

Translations

Translations of the word "captivated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cativado

🇮🇳 मोहित

🇩🇪 gefangen

🇮🇩 terpikat

🇺🇦 захоплений

🇵🇱 zauroczył

🇯🇵 魅了された

🇫🇷 captivé

🇪🇸 cautivado

🇹🇷 büyülenmiş

🇰🇷 매료된

🇸🇦 مفتون

🇨🇿 okouzlený

🇸🇰 okúzlený

🇨🇳 迷住

🇸🇮 očaran

🇮🇸 heillaður

🇰🇿 еліктірілген

🇬🇪 მოხიბლული

🇦🇿 cəlb edilmiş

🇲🇽 cautivado

Etymology

The word 'captivated' originated from the Latin word 'captivare', meaning 'to take captive' or 'to charm'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of being completely engrossed or delighted by something. The concept of captivation has been explored in various forms of art and literature, reflecting humanity's enduring fascination with the power of enchantment and charm.

See also: captivating, captivatingly, captivation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,808, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.