is captivating
- present progressive of captivate (3rd person singular).
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
Decked out in a red tracksuit and long, billowing blue scarf, Vincent zur Linden is captivating and flamboyant as Jacob.
From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2023
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
Zegler, whose petite frame and childlike expressions give Maria an extra air of innocence, possesses a fluting soprano that is captivating and of a piece with her character’s naivete.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2021
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
