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captivating

cap·ti·va·ting

UK/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ US/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

capturing interest as if by a spell

  • “bewitching smile”
  • “Roosevelt was a captivating speaker”
  • “enchanting music”
  • “an enthralling book”
  • “antique papers of entrancing design”
  • “a fascinating woman”

Origin

From captivate + -ing.

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