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adjective

Definition of captivatednext
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
Now, in 2026, Americans seem just as captivated. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 The Tuesday order also comes after Anthropic captivated government officials and Wall Street earlier this year by announcing Claude Mythos Preview, a model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Verb
One of the astronauts who flew on the landmark Artemis II moon mission that captivated the world in April is stepping down. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 July 2026 This story began at one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Kansas City in July 2023 and became a journey that captivated (to the point of obsession) media and fans around the world. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for captivated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated
  1. charmed
  2. fascinated
  3. enchanted
  4. enticed
  5. entranced
  6. delighted
  7. bewitched
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
  • Sebastian Reader, a 28-year-old from London, has long been fascinated by American culture and decided to make a three-month trip out of the World Cup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Both artists were fascinated by the raw potential represented by organic subject matter.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026
Definition of fascinated
Adjective
  • There is Fairytale Town in Sacramento, Storyland in Fresno and Pixie Woods with its enchanted forest in Stockton, and also Storybook Woods Park in Elk Grove (which is more of a playground).
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • In the novel, Barbie is enrolled at Swancrest Academy, an enchanted school in Heartland where, upon graduation, she will be granted a Fate to help her through life.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of enchanted
Verb
  • West’s post-football potential was what enticed the Blackhawks to trade up to take the a 6-foot-6, 216-pounder.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 13 July 2026
  • That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 29 June 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
  • Great novels have delighted everyone except the author’s lightly disguised parents.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Kate Middleton delighted a dedicated group of polo fans Friday, by making a surprise appearance to support Prince William in a charity match.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 11 July 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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