Learn how to use the comparative “more captivated” and superlative “most captivated” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “captivated”?

The comparative form of “captivated” is “more captivated”.

Example

I was more captivated by the book than the movie.

Example

The audience seemed more captivated by the live performance.

What is the superlative form of “captivated”?

The superlative form of “captivated” is “most captivated”.

Example

Among all the books I've read, this one has left me the most captivated.

Example

The play was the most captivated I've ever been at a theater.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "captivated" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more captivated" and "most captivated" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of fascination.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Captivated" does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more captivated”

more engrossed

Used to describe being more deeply absorbed or fascinated by something.

Example

She was more engrossed in her painting than in anything else.

more intrigued

Used to indicate a higher level of curiosity or interest.

Example

I was more intrigued by the mystery novel than the romance novel.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most captivated”

most engrossed

Used to describe being the most deeply absorbed or fascinated by something.

Example

He was the most engrossed in the documentary out of all the viewers.

most intrigued

Used to indicate the highest level of curiosity or interest.

Example

The scientific experiment was the most intrigued I've been in a long time.

Using than with comparative “more captivated”

When using the comparative form "more captivated" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "I was more captivated by the book than the movie." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of fascination in "the book" is higher than the level of fascination in "the movie."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more captivated” and “most captivated” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Books

  The novel was more captivated than the short story.

  The novel was more captivated than the short story.

• 2. Performances

  The concert was the most captivated I've ever been.

  The concert was the most captivated I've ever been.

• 3. Movies

  The thriller film was more captivated than the comedy.

  The thriller film was more captivated than the comedy.

• 4. Art

  The painting left me the most captivated out of all the artworks.

  The painting left me the most captivated out of all the artworks.

Related idioms and phrases

Spellbound

To be completely captivated or enchanted by something.

Example

The magician's tricks left the audience spellbound.

Hooked

To be strongly attracted or addicted to something.

Example

I'm hooked on this new TV series.