Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective having an affection or admiration, caused by charm of the person or object.
- adjective filled with wonder and delight.
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
captivate .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective strongly attracted
- adjective filled with wonder and delight
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Examples
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Jury Comments: Among many brilliant performances we found one in particular that captivated from the first frame of the film and held us through a long and difficult journey.
Current Movie Reviews, Independent Movies - Film Threat 2010
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For Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Republican nominee for governor whose come-from-behind primary win captivated her party nationwide, the final weeks of the campaign have been bittersweet.
South Carolina's Haley Faces Fire From Party Members Valerie Bauerlein 2010
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The story was so beautifully written, that I was captivated from the start and never once wanted to put it down.
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Smith's speech rambled at times, but he had his audience captivated from the start after first appearing on stage in an Afro and a Padres cap — depicting his look when he first came to the majors.
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And by captivated, I mean I have wondered about everything from the logistics…
First Comes Marriage Reva Seth 2008
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The Houston Chronicle in 1994 was first to publish a word that captivated playful theologians: Frisbeetarian, one who believes that when you die your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck.
The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004
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The Houston Chronicle in 1994 was first to publish a word that captivated playful theologians: Frisbeetarian, one who believes that when you die your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck.
The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004
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He was a worthy child of a great mother, and the minute he was left to himself he came before the footlights and with one word captivated his audience, and a storm of kisses fell upon his lips and neck and arms.
Fair to Look Upon Mary Belle Freeley
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This phrase captivated America over the past fortnight, and it featured in a glorious cultural feel-good story yesterday (Sydney time).
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This phrase captivated America over the past fortnight, and it featured in a glorious cultural feel-good story yesterday (Sydney time).
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