captivated
/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
adjective
- Completely attracted and held by something; fascinated.
- He stood captivated, watching the hummingbird hover near the flower.
- She was captivated by the intricate patterns in the ancient tapestry.
- The captivated audience sat in silence during the entire performance.
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verb
- Past tense of captivate: attracted and held the attention of someone completely.
- Her speech captivated the crowd from the first word.
- The puppy's playful antics captivated the children.
- The novel captivated readers around the world.