captivating
adjective
cap·ti·vat·ing
ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-tiŋ 
: charmingly or irresistibly appealing
a captivating aroma
It's an utterly exotic combination of flavors, and a completely captivating one.—
Howard Seftel
Howard SeftelBooks with captivating stories and bright, uncomplicated artwork will enchant the very young without being too demanding.—Ed Zotti
Ed ZottiA captivating storyteller, he conveys the cozy domesticity of the small-time growers as well as the Technicolor style of life of the big deal-makers.—Alison Friesinger
Alison Friesinger
captivatingly
adverb
a captivatingly sweet voice
Each room is named for a month, and January through December are captivatingly filled with fanciful hearts, flowers, and vines that trail over the beds, chests, and wardrobes.
—Mimi Elder
Mimi Elder
Examples of captivating in a Sentence
a captivating performance by the young singing sensation
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Maybe Happy Ending is the offbeat and captivating story of Oliver and Claire, two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 24 July 2025
From decoding airplane bird strikes to solving murders, Laybourne’s unparalleled knowledge of feathers is a dazzling story that needed to be told, and Sweeney has captured her legacy in this truly captivating narrative.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Following a social hour from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., attendees are encouraged to stay for a captivating performance of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder at the North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
As part of its marketing campaign, FIZZ recently launched a multi-city bus tour showcasing vibrant and captivating graphics of LaCroix's Sunshine flavor that rolled through Austin, Nashville, and Miami.
—Ankita Dhawan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 24 July 2025
From decoding airplane bird strikes to solving murders, Laybourne’s unparalleled knowledge of feathers is a dazzling story that needed to be told, and Sweeney has captured her legacy in this truly captivating narrative.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Following a social hour from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., attendees are encouraged to stay for a captivating performance of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder at the North Coast Repertory Theatre, located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
As part of its marketing campaign, FIZZ recently launched a multi-city bus tour showcasing vibrant and captivating graphics of LaCroix's Sunshine flavor that rolled through Austin, Nashville, and Miami.
—Ankita Dhawan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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“Captivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivating. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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