How to Use captivated in a Sentence

captivated

adjective

• Tell me these names aren’t the work of a captivated 6-year-old.
  — New York Times, 22 Feb. 2022
• The brazen heist a week ago shocked France and captivated art lovers worldwide.
  — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Oct. 2025
• The little prince adorably wore a sport coat and seemed captivated by the action — just like his mom and dad.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
• But the story turned even more bizarre and captivated readers.
  — David Schutz, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Dec. 2020
• The players were on one knee, captivated.
  — Chad Graff, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
• And the green cover that captivated Mentock all those years ago?
  — Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
• Rima had just finished showing the hotel’s guest book to a group of captivated tourists.
  — Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
• Qatar made their debut and, despite losing all three of their group-stage games, captivated local fans.
  — Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
• There, the pair’s discussion about their children, pasts and careers left him even more captivated.
  — New York Times, 29 July 2022
• However, what captivated fans most was the claim that it was inspired by actual events.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
• Their romance has captivated fans, beginning with a modern-day meet-cute.
  — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 3 July 2026
• The little prince adorably wore a sport coat for his first Wimbledon and seemed captivated by the action on the court — just like his mom and dad.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 July 2023
• Newspapers seized on the phrase as readers became captivated by the mystery.
  — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
• How did Trump become so captivated by South Africa’s racial challenges?
  — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
• Below them sits a parade of progressively smaller rocks, all the way down to the earring-size grains that first captivated Jung.
  — Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 12 July 2023
• The first film premiered in 2013 and captivated audiences with its storytelling and big twists and turns.
  — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
• While Young held one of the most prestigious trophies in professional golf, his two sons were far more captivated by a drone flying overhead.
  — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
• Hadid’s chameleon-like quality is one of many reasons why fans remain captivated by her wardrobe, and her latest ensemble does not disappoint.
  — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
• Producers pitched their projects in front of a supportive and captivated audience, as is always the case with animation crowds.
  — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
• Now, in 2026, Americans seem just as captivated.
  — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
• My husband and son were absolutely captivated.
  — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
• Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.
  — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
• Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.
  — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
• These miraculous little toys will easily get you a cool 20 minutes plus of captivated baby attention.
  — Meredith Woerner, Variety, 16 July 2024
• Ultimately, top management is most captivated by the outcomes and benefits of a solution, not a product.
  — Andrew Kahl, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
• Brown, the 49-year-old racer and team owner, became captivated by the thrills of the speed when growing up in New Jersey and going to tracks in small towns.
  — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
• For Cheung, this means that the stunning light shows that captivated audiences in May and October of this year are just the beginning.
  — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
• Emeralds have, for centuries, captivated empires, royals, and the generally well-heeled and powerful.
  — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
• Testimonies frequently elicited cheers, standing ovations, and comments from a captivated crowd.
  — NBC News, 29 June 2023
• Vietnam, securing the second spot, captivated travelers with its blend of modernity and tradition.
  — Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024