had captivated
- past perfect of captivate.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
For weeks now, his game-breaking talent and insatiable appetite for goals had captivated America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, a regular in Wimbledon's Royal Box, said, like many, that the style of Federer's tennis had captivated him.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2022
Anitta came up as a choir girl in the church she attended with her maternal grandparents, but funk carioca, Brazil’s friskier, rhythmic approach to hip-hop, had captivated the singer from a young age.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
The Slovaks also had a deeply experienced coach, Craig Ramsay, and the talents of Juraj Slafkovsky, a 17-year-old forward who had captivated the tournament — and N.H.L. scouts — with his scoring.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2022
Chuguillanto, however, was quiet, for already the llama herder had captivated her.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
