captivated
cap·ti·vat·ed [ ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-təd]
: having one's interest or attention held or captured by something or someone charming, beautiful, entertaining, etc.
The captivated audience oohed and aahed as colorful patterns emerged on an overhead screen …— Jean Hennelly Keith At dinner, Wayne keeps the conversation smooth, like a captivated courtier seeking Neil's mother's hand.— David Leavitt
First Known Use of captivated
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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More Synonyms and Antonyms ofcaptivated
to attract or delight as if by magic
- the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks