captivating
adjectiveSo appealing or interesting that it strongly holds attention.
Strongly holding attention
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Clear all filtersSo appealing or interesting that it strongly holds attention.
Strongly holding attention
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To become tiresome or unpleasant through an excess of something initially pleasing.
To reduce the value, quality, or appeal of something, usually in the phrase detract from.
Attractive or interesting enough to hold attention.
To attract or persuade someone by offering something appealing.
To ask urgently and earnestly.
A secret or deceptive scheme; also the interest such mystery arouses.
Secret scheme
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To call upon a rule, authority, or example for support or effect.
To make an earnest or formal request, especially to someone in authority.
To ask or plead humbly and earnestly.
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