captivating
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- captivatingly adverb
- uncaptivating adjective
Etymology
Origin of captivating
First recorded in 1670–80; captivat(e) ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“I learned so much about the world in that little space,” she writes, describing “an astonishing, captivating blend of cultures that influences me to this very day.”
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s not always easy to continue to surprise the audience and come up with this stuff that’s just really captivating and fresh and new but I believe that we can,” Thieriot says.
From Los Angeles Times
The M&A saga captivating Hollywood has taken another dramatic twist.
DeJean and Milord are the most captivating performers in the ensemble.
From Los Angeles Times
The most visually entrancing production of the year was also one of the most dramatically captivating.
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