captivated
adjective
cap·ti·vat·ed
ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-təd 
: 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 …—
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Jean Hennelly KeithAt dinner, Wayne keeps the conversation smooth, like a captivated courtier seeking Neil's mother's hand.—David Leavitt
David LeavittExamples of captivated in a Sentence
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Ultimately, top management is most captivated by the outcomes and benefits of a solution, not a product.
—Andrew Kahl, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
More than a century after the Titanic went down, researchers and historians remain captivated by its story.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
The little prince adorably wore a sport coat and seemed captivated by the action — just like his mom and dad.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
Vietnam, securing the second spot, captivated travelers with its blend of modernity and tradition.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
Cheryl Dunye’s wry classic rom-com follows a version of herself—a lesbian filmmaker living in Philadelphia—who becomes captivated by the Watermelon Woman, an obscure (and fictional) actor whose life story reveals the hidden challenges of race and sexuality in early Hollywood.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024
But what captivated director Ava DuVernay in the pages was the abundance of intimate human relationships woven throughout.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2024
However, what captivated fans most was the claim that it was inspired by actual events.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
Hadid’s chameleon-like quality is one of many reasons why fans remain captivated by her wardrobe, and her latest ensemble does not disappoint.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
Andrew Kahl, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
More than a century after the Titanic went down, researchers and historians remain captivated by its story.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
The little prince adorably wore a sport coat and seemed captivated by the action — just like his mom and dad.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
Vietnam, securing the second spot, captivated travelers with its blend of modernity and tradition.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
Cheryl Dunye’s wry classic rom-com follows a version of herself—a lesbian filmmaker living in Philadelphia—who becomes captivated by the Watermelon Woman, an obscure (and fictional) actor whose life story reveals the hidden challenges of race and sexuality in early Hollywood.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024
But what captivated director Ava DuVernay in the pages was the abundance of intimate human relationships woven throughout.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2024
However, what captivated fans most was the claim that it was inspired by actual events.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
Hadid’s chameleon-like quality is one of many reasons why fans remain captivated by her wardrobe, and her latest ensemble does not disappoint.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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