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captivating

Definition for captivating

adjective as in absorbing

adjective as in adorable

adjective as in alluring

Strong matches

bewitching, winning

Weak match

magnetic

adjective as in bewitching

adjective as in enchanting

adjective as in endearing

Strongest match

charming

Strong match

winning

adjective as in engrossing

adjective as in enthralling

Strong matches

consuming, interesting

adjective as in enticing

adjective as in fetching

adjective as in gripping

adjective as in magnetic

adjective as in thought-provoking

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Example Sentences

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Then again, you certainly don’t have to be a deeply invested cinephile to fall hard for this yarn, because the performances and visuals are captivating in themselves.

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So what Wyle does on “The Pitt” is almost revolutionary, fashioning a captivating character who makes you want to do better.

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The captivating exhibition “The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece” at the Getty Villa is the first since January’s devastating Palisades fire shuttered the place for more than five months.

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The Buffalo Bills produced a captivating comeback to stun the Baltimore Ravens on an epic opening Sunday of the new NFL season.

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The captivating display was visible in its totality in several countries around world.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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