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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Mendelson couldn't be more excited for a new audience to learn about the legend who rewrote Hollywood's rules, captivated crowds and devoted her platform to the AIDS crisis.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
That is our takeaway from Wolfe Research’s annual deep dive into the state of play for the power industry, which is an essential player in the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout that’s captivated Wall Street in recent years.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
For years, the Murdoch family drama has played out like a real-life version of HBO’s Succession — its heirs and rival power brokers contributing to a quasi-Shakespearean media saga that’s captivated investors, press critics, and political observers alike.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
That is our takeaway from Wolfe Research’s annual deep dive into the state of play for the power industry, which is an essential player in the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout that’s captivated Wall Street in recent years.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
For years, the Murdoch family drama has played out like a real-life version of HBO’s Succession — its heirs and rival power brokers contributing to a quasi-Shakespearean media saga that’s captivated investors, press critics, and political observers alike.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivated. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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