captivating

adjective
UK: /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/
US: /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/

  1. Capable of attracting and holding interest; fascinating.

    1. The movie was so captivating!
    2. Her captivating smile made everyone feel welcome and at ease in the room.

  2. Extremely charming or pleasing.

    1. She has a captivating personality.
    2. The play was truly captivating from beginning to end, holding our attention.

Synonyms

fascinating engrossing alluring attractive charming

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "captivating" in English means: Capable of attracting and holding interest; fascinating., Extremely charming or pleasing..

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

Synonyms for "captivating": fascinating, engrossing, alluring, attractive, charming.

Example usage of "captivating": "The movie was so captivating!". More examples on the page.