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captivated

  • past participle
    of captivate.
    captivate
    verb (used with object)
    to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant.
  • past tense form
    of captivate.
    captivate
    verb (used with object)
    to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant.

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O’Brien was an original member of “Riverdance,” the Irish dance theatrical phenomenon that captivated audiences during the Eurovision Song Contest as an interval act in 1994.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Kevin Reddington, who is defending Clancy, had asked the judge to enter a not-guilty verdict, essentially dismissing the case after a weeks-long, televised trial that captivated Americans.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Arranged in three sections based on his interests as an observer—plants, labor conditions and architecture—the show centers on his wanderings and the marvels that captivated him forever after.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

“One of the things that captivated me about food was that it brings people together.”

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

I was so eager, captivated by all the old paintings, staring at them for days until they confessed their secrets to me.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys