captivated
adjective
cap·ti·vat·ed
ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-təd 
: having one's interest or attention held or captured by something or someone charming, beautiful, entertaining, etc.
The captivated audience oohed and aahed as colorful patterns emerged on an overhead screen …—
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Their romance has captivated fans, beginning with a modern-day meet-cute.
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Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
It's been over 70 years since Strangers on a Train first captivated audiences, and the cat-and-mouse crime drama still remains one of Alfred Hitchcock's most celebrated titles.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
My husband and son were absolutely captivated.
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Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The chatbot, capable of conversing in natural language, captivated global audiences and has since developed advanced coding, voice interaction and image generation capabilities.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
It's been over 70 years since Strangers on a Train first captivated audiences, and the cat-and-mouse crime drama still remains one of Alfred Hitchcock's most celebrated titles.
—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
My husband and son were absolutely captivated.
—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The chatbot, capable of conversing in natural language, captivated global audiences and has since developed advanced coding, voice interaction and image generation capabilities.
—
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for captivated
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“Captivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivated. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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