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captivating

[kap-tuh-vey-ting] / ˈkæp təˌveɪ tɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
endearing
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When they first started hosting these events, Bowens wasn’t sure how captivating they’d be.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A captivating obituary doesn’t just summarize one’s life.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Hearts have been front-runners for the majority of this captivating campaign, but this is uncharted territory for the Tynecastle outfit.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

I'm not a huge fan of the chorus – a simple climb up the scale of C Minor – but Lund's simmering intensity is captivating.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

On the contrary, he had all the captivating ways of a frolicsome kitten.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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