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
Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stood before a captivated audience of conservative activists from the U.S. and laid out his vision for American politics.
—Adam G. Klein, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
For decades, dire wolves have captivated the imaginations of gamers, musicians, and fantasy fans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
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Verb
How did Trump become so captivated by South Africa’s racial challenges?
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stood before a captivated audience of conservative activists from the U.S. and laid out his vision for American politics.
—Adam G. Klein, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
On stage, under the persona of Lola Loquacious, Mendoza captivated audiences with her vibrant personality and strong stage presence.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
For decades, dire wolves have captivated the imaginations of gamers, musicians, and fantasy fans.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for captivated
Verb
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Check out Pima Air & Space Museum For those fascinated by astronomy and aerospace, the Pima Air & Space Museum is an essential stop along Tucson’s Astro Trail.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Friendship stores selling specialty foodstuffs, silks, and Maoist tchotchkes emerged to meet demand from both Chinese immigrants seeking familiar comforts and Americans fascinated by the exotic wares.—
Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made by History,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nick Dunlap has led a charmed young career to date.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Kieran Culkin and Bill Burr, co-stars in a new Broadway production of Glengarry Glen Ross, looked particularly charmed.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If Brown is enticed by the chance to see that through, the Chiefs can take advantage and alleviate some of the risk by luring him with some incentives based on playing time.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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With more cap space leaguewide than expected, Zucker may be enticed by the idea of hitting free agency coming off a career year.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Moomins have enchanted audiences globally and are making their way to New York with the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to the beloved Moomins.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Stepping inside felt like walking into an enchanted fashion time capsule.—
Andrea Bossi,
Essence,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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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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This is more like a bewitched hell.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2022
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivated. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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