adj
captivating
KAP-tih-vay-tihng
adj
1
So interesting, charming, or beautiful that it holds someone's full attention.
"Her captivating smile was the first thing anyone noticed about her."
"He told a captivating story that kept the children silent for once."
How to Use Captivating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo interesting or attractive that it grabs and holds your attention.
Common pairings
captivating performance
captivating story
a captivating smile
Word Forms
more captivating comparative, most captivating superlative
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Etymology
Formed from captivate (from Latin captivus, "captured, taken prisoner") plus the ending -ing.