Captivated Meaning in English

word · lemma: captivate

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Definition

Feeling very interested in or attracted by someone or something; being totally fascinated or charmed.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in a positive sense, often for strong attraction or fascination. Common with 'by' or 'with': 'captivated by her smile.' Formal or poetic, more expressive than 'interested' or 'liked.' Not used for objects that physically capture.

• Spanish: cautivado - fascinado
• Portuguese (BR): cativado - fascinado
• Portuguese (PT): cativado - fascinado
• Chinese (Simplified): 着迷 - 被吸引
• Chinese (Traditional): 著迷 - 被吸引
• Hindi: मंत्रमुग्ध - मोहित
• Arabic: مفتون - مسحور
• Bengali: মুগ্ধ - বিমোহিত
• Russian: очарован - заворожён
• Japanese: 魅了された - 心を奪われた
• Vietnamese: bị cuốn hút - bị mê hoặc
• Korean: 매료된 - 사로잡힌
• Turkish: büyülenmiş - etkilenmiş
• Urdu: مسحور - شیفتہ
• Indonesian: terpukau - terpesona

Example Sentences

She was captivated by his beautiful voice.

basic

He seemed completely captivated with the movie and didn't even notice me arriving.

natural

The children were captivated by the magician's tricks.

basic

He looked captivated as he watched the painting.

basic

Everyone at the party was captivated by her stories about traveling.

natural

I was instantly captivated the moment I saw the puppy.

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