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captivation

 

[ ˌkæptɪˈveɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of being fascinated

The state of being captivated or fascinated by someone or something. It describes a strong feeling of interest, attention, or admiration towards a particular person, object, or situation. Captivation often involves a sense of enchantment or enthrallment.

Synonyms

enchantment, enthrallment, fascination

Examples of usage

  • She found herself in a state of captivation by the mysterious stranger.
  • His captivation with the new technology was evident in the way he spoke about it.
  • The captivation of the audience was clear as they hung on every word of the speaker.
Context #2 | Noun

the act of captivating

The action or process of captivating someone or something. It refers to the act of holding the attention or interest of others through charm, beauty, or other compelling qualities. Captivation can be intentional or unintentional.

Synonyms

charming, engrossing, spellbinding

Examples of usage

  • Her captivation of the audience was a result of her charismatic presence on stage.
  • The captivation of the children was achieved through the use of colorful illustrations.
  • His captivation of the jury played a crucial role in the outcome of the trial.

Translations

Translations of the word "captivation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cativação

🇮🇳 मोह

🇩🇪 Faszination

🇮🇩 daya tarik

🇺🇦 захоплення

🇵🇱 zachwyt

🇯🇵 魅了

🇫🇷 captivation

🇪🇸 cautivación

🇹🇷 büyülenme

🇰🇷 매혹

🇸🇦 افتتان

🇨🇿 okouzlení

🇸🇰 okúzlenie

🇨🇳 迷住

🇸🇮 očaranje

🇮🇸 heillun

🇰🇿 баурау

🇬🇪 მოხიბვლა

🇦🇿 məftunluq

🇲🇽 cautivación

Etymology

The word 'captivation' originated from the Latin word 'captivare', which means 'to capture'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of captivation has been explored in various forms of literature, art, and psychology, highlighting the human fascination with captivating experiences and individuals.

See also: captivated, captivating, captivatingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,796, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.