Definition of captivating
: charmingly or irresistibly appealing
- a captivating aroma
- It's an utterly exotic combination of flavors, and a completely captivating one.
- —Howard Seftel
- Books with captivating stories and bright, uncomplicated artwork will enchant the very young without being too demanding.
- —Ed Zotti
- A 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
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captivatingly
adverb-
- a captivatingly sweet voice
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- 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
