as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks
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Recent Examples of captivated
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 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
Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Whether or not the wolf DNA is entirely accurate, Faris’ story has captivated online audiences.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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
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
Adjective
Under the stars, hundreds gather on blankets and folding chairs, some with picnic baskets and bottles of wine, others as passersby who stop, captivated by the 7,000-square-foot screen lighting up the New World Center.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Whether or not the wolf DNA is entirely accurate, Faris’ story has captivated online audiences.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated
Verb
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Her discovery, her self-creation, her passion, and emergence as an artist felt braided with what had originally fascinated me about paint-making.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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At this moment in my relatively charmed childhood, this all seemed unprecedented.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the chain’s most recent earnings call last month, Kempczinski said customers more than doubled their visits after joining the program, enticed by discounts.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The fantastic scripts have enticed such esteemed and exciting talent, led by Daisy and Bella.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The enchanted satnav system directs Sarah and David to various doors dotted along their circuitous route toward healing.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Giant revisits a pivotal moment in the life of Dahl, whose beloved books — from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach to Matilda and The BFG — have enchanted generations of young readers and inspired blockbuster stage and screen adaptations.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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The interaction delighted Kate's followers, who commented on his presence and received a wave from off-camera.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Guillermo Del Toro’s appearance alongside actor Shin Yeeun particularly delighted audiences and generated significant social media attention.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The kind of public living room, knitted into the social fabric of Powell’s native Dublin, that so bewitched Mester during their transatlantic courtship.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Surprise, surprise: judging by the bewitched look on her face, Zelma is no more immune to the allure of Anthony Ramos than any of us.—
Stacia Brown,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivated. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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