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

Spain’s victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup cemented the country’s status as soccer’s new powerhouse, with a fearless young squad that captivated fans from the opening whistle to the final. — Leen Al Saadi, Vogue, 23 July 2026

Mark was the first to become captivated by a career in outer space; his twin, younger by six minutes, became an astronaut as well. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

But unlike on-screen couples whose love stories are carefully scripted, celebrity relationships leave us with unanswered questions that keep us captivated long after the headlines fade. — Devon Daniels, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Their romance has captivated fans, beginning with a modern-day meet-cute. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 3 July 2026

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