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 …

—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

The combination of traditional and modern adventures harmoniously coexists with the extensive history of the past; the park features a unique range of plants and wildlife that leave you captivated at any bend of the path. —Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

The legal battle that followed captivated Victorian Britain. —Nell Stevens august 4, Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025

The regional Mexican breakout star, who's captivated audiences with his retro-modern sound and emotive, sierreño-style lyrics, is heading out on the road this fall with the $ad Boyz Live & Broken Tour. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 July 2025

The verdict stunned the prosecution and its supporters, especially given how sharply the sensational case had divided the local community — and captivated people across the country. —Kc Baker, People.com, 18 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for captivated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated