captivating

[ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ]

captivating Definition

• 1. attracting and holding interest and attention
• 2. charming or enchanting

Using captivating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "captivating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The movie was so captivating that I didn't even notice the time passing.

• Example

  Her captivating smile made everyone feel at ease.

• Example

  The book's captivating plot kept me up all night.

captivating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for captivating

• fascinating
• engaging
• enchanting

Antonyms for captivating

• boring
• uninteresting

Phrases with captivating

• captivating beauty

  beauty that is very attractive and holds one's attention

  Example

  The sunset over the ocean was a captivating beauty.

• captivating personality

  a personality that is charming and attractive, and holds one's attention

  Example

  Her captivating personality made her the life of the party.

• captivating eyes

  eyes that are very attractive and hold one's attention

  Example

  Her captivating eyes drew me in and I couldn't look away.

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Summary: captivating in Brief

The term 'captivating' [ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ] refers to something that attracts and holds interest and attention, often charming or enchanting. It can describe anything from a movie to a person's smile or personality. Examples include 'The movie was so captivating that I didn't even notice the time passing.' and 'Her captivating smile made everyone feel at ease.'