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captivating

/kæptɪveɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Ability to attract, fascinate, or charm.

    - "The captivating scent of roses attracted many bees."
    - "The captivating performance of the magician left the audience amazed."

Pronunciation
  1. /kæptɪveɪtɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with captivating
enticing , exciting , enthralling , enchanting
Variants
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captivating , captivatingly , captivate , captivated , captivates , captivation , captivations , captivator , captivators
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'capere' which means to take or seize.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'captivating' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

  2. In ancient Rome, captivating was used to describe the power of a gladiator to captivate the crowd with his strength and skill.

  3. The term 'captivating' is often used to describe the beauty of gemstones, such as a captivating diamond.


Related Concepts
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  1. Attractive: Related concept that refers to something or someone that is pleasing to look at or enjoy.

  2. Allure: Related concept that refers to the power to attract or draw someone in.


Culture
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The term 'captivating' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe things or people that are alluring, intriguing, and appealing. For instance, in the novel 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, Mr. Darcy is described as a captivating man who eventually wins Elizabeth Bennet's heart.

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