captivate
verb (used with object)
to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant.
is captivating
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present progressiveof captivate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I'm not a huge fan of the chorus – a simple climb up the scale of C Minor – but Lund's simmering intensity is captivating.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Nikaido is captivating as the quietly calculating Lady Ochiba, the mother of the young lord expected to rule Japan once he comes of age, while Hoshi impresses as the mourning young mother-turned-consort Usami Fuji.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
And, as always, it is captivating to watch.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2022
The writing is captivating, the pacing perfect, and Jayatissa never fails to give you just enough to draw your own conclusions, that will most likely be wrong.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2022
Every now and then, except for when a piece of art is captivating him, I catch him watching me, too.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
