Captivatingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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captivatingly
[ ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ.li ]
in a captivating manner
In a captivating manner; in a way that attracts and holds interest or attention.
Synonyms
charmingly, entrancingly, fascinatingly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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captivatingly |
Used to describe something that holds one's interest or attention deeply, often because of its beauty or charm.
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entrancingly |
Used to describe something that is so beautiful or interesting that it captures one’s full attention, almost in a magical way.
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fascinatingly |
Used to describe something extremely interesting or compelling, often because it is unusual or complex.
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charmingly |
Used to describe behavior or appearance that is attractive and pleasing, often in a light, delightful way.
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Examples of usage
- She spoke so captivatingly that the audience was completely enthralled.
- The book was captivatingly written, keeping the reader glued to the pages.
Translations
Translations of the word "captivatingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cativantemente
🇮🇳 मोहक ढंग से
🇩🇪 fesselnd
🇮🇩 memikat
🇺🇦 захопливо
🇵🇱 urzekająco
🇯🇵 魅力的に (miryokuteki ni)
🇫🇷 de manière captivante
🇪🇸 de manera cautivadora
🇹🇷 büyüleyici bir şekilde
🇰🇷 매혹적으로 (maehokjeog-eulo)
🇸🇦 بشكل ساحر
🇨🇿 okouzlujícím způsobem
🇸🇰 pútavo
🇨🇳 迷人地 (mí rén de)
🇸🇮 očarljivo
🇮🇸 hrífandi
🇰🇿 қызықтырып
🇬🇪 მომხიბვლელად (momkhimvlelad)
🇦🇿 cazibədar şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera cautivadora
Etymology
The word 'captivatingly' is derived from the verb 'captivate', which comes from the Latin word 'captivare' meaning 'to take captive'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'captivatingly', which means in a captivating manner. The term has been used in English language since the late 17th century.
See also: captivated, captivating, captivation.