captivated

adjective

cap·ti·vat·ed ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-təd

Synonyms of captivated next

: having one's interest or attention held or captured by something or someone charming, beautiful, entertaining, etc.

The captivated audience oohed and aahed as colorful patterns emerged on an overhead screen …—

Jean Hennelly Keith

At dinner, Wayne keeps the conversation smooth, like a captivated courtier seeking Neil's mother's hand.—

David Leavitt

Examples of captivated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Garth, who played the popular Kelly Taylor, and Perry, who played the rebellious, motorcycle-riding Dylan McKay, both captivated audiences with their tumultuous yet endearing relationship. —

Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 25 July 2024 And the green cover that captivated Mentock all those years ago? —

Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 24 July 2024 These miraculous little toys will easily get you a cool 20 minutes plus of captivated baby attention. —

Meredith Woerner, Variety, 16 July 2024 His 2024 message that oozed optimism and hope for the future didn't resonate with voters who remain captivated by the Make America Great Again movement. —

Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for captivated

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of captivated was in the 14th century

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