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captivating

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








ADJECTIVE
endearing
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Example Sentences

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“Caitlin is one of the most captivating players and dynamic scorers in basketball,” NBC Sports Executive Producer Sam Flood said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

That power is exactly what makes lying so captivating in The Traitors - the longer a lie is sustained, the more devastating its exposure becomes.

From BBC

French actress Brigitte Bardot, who has died aged 91, arguably redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world as a 1950s screen icon.

From BBC

"We're trying to balance that contest between bat and ball throughout, over the four or five days, to provide that captivating Test for all," he said.

From Barron's

“I learned so much about the world in that little space,” she writes, describing “an astonishing, captivating blend of cultures that influences me to this very day.”

From Los Angeles Times