CAPTIVATED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

But unlike on-screen couples whose love stories are carefully scripted, celebrity relationships leave us with unanswered questions that keep us captivated long after the headlines fade. — Devon Daniels, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Their romance has captivated fans, beginning with a modern-day meet-cute. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Verb

SpaceX captivated Wall Street earlier this summer with a blockbuster IPO that shattered records and racked up underwriting fees for the banks involved. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 That night, rather than looking at the twinkling wind instruments on the stage, he was captivated by the view of the father and daughter in front of him. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for captivated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated

Adjective

The actor discussed their charmed meet-cute on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2011.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
Across this charmed Knicks run, not many public flowers have been tossed Thibodeau’s way from his former team.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Definition of charmed

Verb

Even for those of us who, for some unfathomable reason are not fascinated by high fashion history, this is an incredibly entertaining watch.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Wuest was also fascinated by the themes explored by the film, and couldn’t help but notice parallels to our current moment.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of fascinated

Adjective

And, because some questions simply insist upon being asked, what sort of planning permission is required to construct a palace in the middle of an enchanted forest?

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Guests can enjoy cocktails, connect with the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate in an enchanted garden setting.

— Evan Moore August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of enchanted

Verb

Especially if Anthony Davis came to the Bay with LeBron — which was one of the ways the Warriors could’ve enticed LeBron but didn’t like the price to get AD out of Washington — Golden State would have been an instant must-watch.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
The brand also enticed fans with daily specials like $1 Mexican pizza.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 30 July 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

Since its debut, the exhibition's illuminated Victorian-style gazebos have delighted millions of guests and become part of countless family traditions.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The trade infuriated fans and likely delighted the MLB executives and owners who are thirsty to implement a hard salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of delighted

Adjective

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
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

Definition of bewitched

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