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
Mike Miller, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2025
The legal battle that followed captivated Victorian Britain.
—Nell Stevens
august 4, Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025
Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Authorities in New Hampshire have identified the last unknown victim in a notorious cold case that has captivated investigators for nearly four decades.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression.
—Mike Miller, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2025
The legal battle that followed captivated Victorian Britain.
—Nell Stevens
august 4, Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
From a young age, I was captivated by animals, plants and fairytales.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Authorities in New Hampshire have identified the last unknown victim in a notorious cold case that has captivated investigators for nearly four decades.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated
Verb
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Molina, who is fascinated by silver screen legend Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez), distracts himself and Valentín with a recounting of his favorite film of hers — The Kiss of the Spider Woman.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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That kind of content always fascinated me, both sides of it, actually, the victimology and the perpetrator’s perspective.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 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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Jack Butland’s goal lived a charmed life throughout a flattering 2-1 loss in the Czech Republic, just three days after fans had voiced their displeasure during a 1-1 home draw against Dundee.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The sight of Morro Rock has greeted countless visitors to this part of California’s Central Coast for centuries, from the European explorers who came to the area enticed by its calm waters, to the modern-day surfers who ride the swells that break outside the bay.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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As many other countries clamp down on the super-rich, Italy has been bucking the trend; its accommodative flat-tax regime has enticed hordes of big spenders drawn to luxury living and Milan’s increasingly bustling business scene.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Weatherly has a theory about the couple's enchanted destiny.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, the billionaire pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end released a joint Instagram post with photographs of their enchanted garden proposal.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Two dachshund siblings have delighted viewers on Instagram after a video of them cuddling together on their shared daybed went viral, drawing more than 134,000 likes and a flood of emotional responses from viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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It’s left supporters on Capitol Hill delighted, frustrated, or wondering what’s next.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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With a starry coven assembled, make no mistake, this Disney+ series will leave you bewitched, bothered, and Hahn-obsessed.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Sep. 2024
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivated. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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