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captivation

[kap-tuh-vey-shuhn]

captivation Definition

  • 1the state of being fascinated, charmed, or enchanted
  • 2the act of capturing or taking captive

Using captivation: Examples

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

  • Example

    The captivation of the audience was evident from their rapt attention.

  • Example

    The captivation of the city by the invading army was swift and brutal.

  • Example

    Her captivation with the novel led her to read it in one sitting.

captivation Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for captivation

Phrases with captivation

  • to keep someone or something in a state of fascination or enchantment

    Example

    The movie held the audience in captivation until the very end.

  • to free someone or something from a state of captivity or enchantment

    Example

    The prince rescued the princess from the dragon's captivation.

  • mental captivation

    a state of being completely absorbed or engrossed in one's thoughts or imagination

    Example

    She was lost in mental captivation, daydreaming about her future plans.

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Summary: captivation in Brief

The term 'captivation' [kap-tuh-vey-shuhn] refers to the state of being fascinated, charmed, or enchanted. It can also mean the act of capturing or taking captive. Examples include 'The captivation of the audience was evident from their rapt attention.' and 'Her captivation with the novel led her to read it in one sitting.' Phrases like 'hold in captivation' and 'release from captivation' describe keeping or freeing someone or something from a state of enchantment.