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Webster 1913 Edition


Captivating

Cap′ti-vaˊting

,
Adj.
Having power to captivate or charm; fascinating;
as,
captivating
smiles
.
Cap′ti-vaˊting-ly
,
adv.

Webster 1828 Edition


Captivating

CAPTIVATING

,
ppr.
1.
Taking prisoner; engaging the affections.
2.
a. Having power to engage the affections.

Definition 2024


captivating

captivating

English

Adjective

captivating (comparative more captivating, superlative most captivating)

  1. that captivates; fascinating
  2. beautiful; showing great beauty

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Verb

captivating

  1. present participle of captivate