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captivating

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








ADJECTIVE
endearing
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In the intervening weeks, he held interviews and wrote letters from his jail cell, denouncing slavery and captivating the country with his dedication and resolve.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Elle, played by Ms. Dizzia with quiet, captivating vitality, complicates Dick’s narrative, revealing a more nuanced perspective: “I adored him. But then suddenly my love for him would die.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

After captivating audiences as Aunt Gladys in the summer horror hit, Madigan is navigating Oscar buzz, press interest and ‘exciting’ conversations about what’s next.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

So, amid one of the most captivating title fights in the history of Scotland's top flight, what is the state of play for each of the four clubs involved?

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

No single feature was right in itself and yet, when they were taken all together, something captivating emerged.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides