captivated

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. strongly attractedSynonyms: charmed
  2. filled with wonder and delightSynonyms: beguiledcharmeddelightedenthralledentranced
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Captivate \Cap"ti*vate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Captivated; p. pr. & vb. n. Captivating.] [L. captivatus, p. p. of captivare to capture, fr. captivus captive. See Captive.]

1.To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Their woes whom fortune captivates.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.To acquire ascendancy over by reason of some art or attraction; to fascinate; to charm; as, Cleopatra captivated Antony; the orator captivated all hearts. [1913 Webster]

Small landscapes of captivating loveliness.— W. Irving.

Syn: To enslave; subdue; overpower; charm; enchant; bewitch; facinate; capture; lead captive. [1913 Webster]


captivated \captivated\ adj.

1.having an affection or admiration, caused by charm of the person or object.

Syn: charmed. [WordNet 1.5]

2.filled with wonder and delight.

Syn: beguiled, charmed, delighted, enthralled, entranced. [WordNet 1.5]

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