- present participle of captivate.
captivating
Example Sentences
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As mentioned, Mr. Eberhardt is so captivating as the jovial, word-drunk Mercutio that he draws our attention whenever he’s onstage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
By contrast, “Liberation,” which was directed with captivating brio by Whitney White, left no doubts about the exceptional quality of the writing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
If the internet rumor mill is to be believed, there’s no way that 20-year-old Kane Parsons actually directed his captivating debut feature, “Backrooms.”
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Instead, Tuesday is D-Day for the captivating Spygate story.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
We tell rags-to-riches stories because we find something captivating in the idea of a lone hero battling overwhelming odds.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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A Doll's House
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