captivating
5 synonyms and 4 antonyms for captivating, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So interesting, charming, or beautiful that it holds someone's full attention.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use captivating
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
captivating performance
captivating story
a captivating smile
Etymology
Formed from captivate (from Latin captivus, "captured, taken prisoner") plus the ending -ing.
Full origin of captivating →Frequently asked questions
What does “captivating” mean?
The word “captivating” means so interesting, charming, or beautiful that it holds someone's full attention. In plain terms, so interesting or attractive that it grabs and holds your attention.
How do you pronounce “captivating”?
“Captivating” is pronounced KAP-tih-vay-tihng (/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “captivating” in a sentence?
Here is “captivating” used in a sentence: “Her captivating smile was the first thing anyone noticed about her.”
What part of speech is “captivating”?
“Captivating” is an adjective.
Where does the word “captivating” come from?
The word “captivating” comes from Latin. Formed from captivate (from Latin captivus, "captured, taken prisoner") plus the ending -ing.
