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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Strategic social and traditional media campaigns captivated fans and the wider public, turning a scientific experiment into a global conversation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
This natural wonder, straddling the border between Canada and the United States, has long captivated visitors with magical rainbows and roaring currents.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The series, which attracted nearly 14 million total viewers in its first season, captivated audiences with an intense house flipping competition that pinned Heather and Tarek against Christina.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression.
—Mike Miller, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
This natural wonder, straddling the border between Canada and the United States, has long captivated visitors with magical rainbows and roaring currents.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The series, which attracted nearly 14 million total viewers in its first season, captivated audiences with an intense house flipping competition that pinned Heather and Tarek against Christina.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression.
—Mike Miller, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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