Meaning & use
captivated
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having one's attention and interest completely held by something fascinating or charming.
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The children were captivated by the magician's every move.
She was captivated by the novel's opening chapter and read it in one sitting.
A note on using this word
Comes from 'captivate,' related to 'captive,' suggesting the attention is held as if by capture rather than simply interested.
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fascinatedenthralled
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