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adjective

Definition of captivated

as in charmed

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verb

past tense of captivate

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

Adjective

The story explores the growing role of technology in children's lives as Bonnie becomes captivated by Lilypad, a smart tablet toy that leaves Woody, Buzz and their friends struggling to stay relevant. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 The Manchester City striker shot to global fame during the World Cup as his humor and charm captivated audiences, and Norway’s national team reached the quarterfinals for the first time. — Stella Canino-Quiñones, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

As a young teenager, I was immediately captivated by his commanding presence and charisma portraying King Leodegrance of Cameliard — Queen Guinevere’s noble father and a cunning warrior. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026 But what really captivated me was his sound — a blend of rock and folk of the ’60s and ‘70s with a Latin American and Caribbean flair, in songs rooted in storytelling in both Spanish and English, including both covers and originals. — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for captivated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated

Adjective

Susanna was pleased, quite charmed, in fact, with this Platonically flavoured analysis.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Since then, Cregger has gone on one of the most charmed runs of any filmmaker in town.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of charmed

Verb

Marcin Kierwiński, Poland's interior minister, said there were indications the suspect was fascinated by far-right ideology, according to Reuters.

— Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Was that something that that fascinated you, creating a story where the main characters don’t actually understand each other?

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of fascinated

Adjective

Stepping inside the Tea House is like walking into an enchanted forest with its historic wooden walls, beautiful antique furnishings, and flowery accents.

— Heather L. Whitley, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
The ballroom seemed alit by some enchanted flame as season 35’s eight remaining couples hit their best steps inspired by Disney classics.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of enchanted

Verb

Credit card companies long ago realized that offering lounge access enticed new customers, with Chase, American Express, Citi, Capital One, and more getting in the game.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
The audio erotica platform Quinn also enticed readers by offering a discount code citing AO3’s blackout.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of enticed

Adjective

Onscreen, his hands floated slowly across a sheet of paper, an entranced expression on his face.

— Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Bay Area News Group After growing up in Baguio City in the Philippines, where dessert often meant treats like fresh mangoes, sticky rice or coconut candy, Elisa Sunga became entranced with baked desserts like cakes when her family moved to Antioch, in the East Bay area, in 2001.

— Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026

Definition of entranced

Verb

For families Families are welcomed here with a friendly, low-key attitude that has delighted kids roaming free through the open spaces.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who delighted TV viewers with her light-hearted turns on The Name of the Game, McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie before quitting at the peak of her powers, has died.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of delighted

Adjective

The movie brings together a buzzy cast, announced by Deadline earlier this year, featuring Stephen Lang (Don’t Breathe) as an evil waiter whose bewitched recipe for Grappa takes out the group one by one.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Navarrette plays the bewitched Nikki as a raw nerve, a woman whose unnatural devotion to her boyfriend has her swinging between terrifying extremes.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 18 May 2026

Definition of bewitched

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