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captivated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪd// UK //kˈæptɪvˌeɪtɪd// cap·ti·vat·ed

adj. feeling very interested in or attracted to something so that you give it all your attention.

adj. having one's attention or interest held completely by something fascinating or beautiful. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'remain'.


SIMPLE

The children were captivated by the magician's tricks.

CONTEXTUAL

She stood captivated by the view of the mountains as the sun began to set.

COMPLEX

The audience remained captivated throughout the three-hour performance, barely making a sound as the lead actor delivered his final, moving monologue.

Synonyms
Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'by' or 'with'.

Pitfall

I was captivated from the movieI was captivated by the movieThe adjective 'captivated' typically takes the preposition 'by' to indicate the source of the fascination.

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