had been captivating
- past perfect progressive of captivate.
Example Sentences
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Her childlike nature had been captivating in my childhood.
From Salon ● Dec. 5, 2021
It had been captivating from start to finish.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 23, 2017
He had been captivating, treating her with playful indulgence, teasing a little; but far away, somehow—so she felt him—though infinitely kind.
From Deadham Hard by Malet, Lucas
