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单词 captivated
释义

captivated

adjective

cap·​ti·​vat·​ed ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-təd How to pronounce captivated (audio)
: having one's interest or attention held or captured by something or someone charming, beautiful, entertaining, etc.
The captivated audience oohed and aahed as colorful patterns emerged on an overhead screen … Jean Hennelly Keith
At dinner, Wayne keeps the conversation smooth, like a captivated courtier seeking Neil's mother's hand. David Leavitt

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

captivated 1 of 2

adjective

as in fascinated

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fascinated
  • entranced
  • charmed
  • enchanted
  • bewitched
  • obsessed
  • foolish
  • silly
  • wild
  • hung up (on)
  • enraptured (by)
  • gone (on)
  • enamored (of)
  • gaga (over)
  • infatuated (with)
  • mad (about)
  • crazy (about or over)
  • dotty (over)
  • besotted (by)
  • nuts (about)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unimpressed
  • detached
  • cool
  • disenchanted
  • disillusioned
  • unenchanted
  • heart-free
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captivated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of captivate
as in enticed
to attract or delight as if by magic the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • fascinated
  • enticed
  • charmed
  • enchanted
  • delighted
  • intrigued
  • seduced
  • interested
  • bewitched
  • beguiled
  • allured
  • lured
  • pleased
  • killed
  • magnetized
  • tempted
  • entranced
  • witched
  • wiled
  • drew
  • enraptured
  • enthralled
  • wooed
  • pulled
  • gratified
  • disarmed
  • beckoned
  • invited
  • arrested
  • courted
  • appealed (to)
  • solicited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disgusted
  • revolted
  • repelled
  • annoyed
  • offended
  • bored
  • irked
  • tired
  • wearied
  • displeased
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