SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
captivating
adjective
So appealing or interesting that it strongly holds attention.
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Strongly holding attention
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Usage distinction
Return to topEnchanting emphasizes charm; engrossing emphasizes complete attention.
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See captivating in use
The lecturer opened with a captivating account of an unfinished voyage.
For a neighborhood audio festival, Asha recorded a captivating story about two strangers who repeatedly received each other's letters.
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