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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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Here’s the thing: Looking back, I do understand the utopian vision that captivated Hong and her fellow partisans.

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026

"His captivated, always improvised narration made that show the platonic ideal of natural history for me, and introduced a whole generation to the fascination of birds."

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Newsom drew a parallel to the plague of retail theft that captivated the state not long ago, and which the state has successfully combated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Based on the book, by Laura Hillenbrand, about the racehorse that captivated the country during the Great Depression.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

Her interests broadened and she listened intently to the radio, captivated by the political and financial stories, which failed to engage me.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris