Synonyms of captivated

captivated 1 of 2

adjective

as in charmed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• charmed
• fascinated
• enchanted
• entranced
• bewitched
• foolish
• obsessed
• silly
• wild
• gone (on)
• hung up (on)
• mad (about)
• crazy (about or over)
• enraptured (by)
• nuts (about)
• infatuated (with)
• enamored (of)
• besotted (by)
• gaga (over)
• dotty (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimpressed
• detached
• cool
• disenchanted
• disillusioned
• unenchanted
• heart-free

captivated

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verb

past tense of captivate

as in fascinated

to attract or delight as if by magic

the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinated
• enticed
• enchanted
• charmed
• delighted
• intrigued
• interested
• seduced
• bewitched
• pleased
• killed
• beguiled
• lured
• magnetized
• tempted
• allured
• drew
• witched
• wiled
• entranced
• pulled
• enthralled
• enraptured
• wooed
• gratified
• disarmed
• invited
• arrested
• beckoned
• appealed (to)
• courted
• solicited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgusted
• offended
• revolted
• repelled
• annoyed
• bored
• tired
• irked
• displeased
• wearied

Examples of captivated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Taking over the property’s picturesque garden terrace, Herbert showcased his spring/summer 2025 collection of flowing dresses, intricate knits and ornate accessories in front of a captivated crowd of friends and clients. —Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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