captivated

adjective
UK: /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
US: /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/

  1. Strongly attracted or delighted; charmed.

    1. The audience was captivated by her beautiful voice.
    2. I was completely captivated by the stunning views from the mountaintop, it was magical.

  2. Having one's attention completely held as though by a spell; fascinated.

    1. The child was captivated by the colorful toys.
    2. She found herself captivated by his stories of adventure, listening intently.

Synonyms

charmed bewitched
captivated transitive-verb

  1. To attract and hold the attention of someone by being interesting, pretty, etc.

    1. The singer captivated the audience.
    2. The magician captivated everyone with his amazing tricks on the stage.

  2. To influence and control someone by using charm, attraction, or trickery.

    1. He captivated her with his charm.
    2. The cult leader captivated vulnerable people, bending them to his will.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "captivated" in English means: Strongly attracted or delighted; charmed., Having one's attention completely held as though by a spell; fascinated..

The phonetic transcription of "captivated" is /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "captivated": charmed, bewitched.

Example usage of "captivated": "The audience was captivated by her beautiful voice.". More examples on the page.