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单词 captivating
释义

captivating

adjective

cap·​ti·​vat·​ing ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-tiŋ How to pronounce captivating (audio)
: charmingly or irresistibly appealing
a captivating aroma
It's an utterly exotic combination of flavors, and a completely captivating one. Howard Seftel
Books with captivating stories and bright, uncomplicated artwork will enchant the very young without being too demanding. Ed Zotti
A captivating storyteller, he conveys the cozy domesticity of the small-time growers as well as the Technicolor style of life of the big deal-makers. Alison Friesinger
captivatingly adverb
a captivatingly sweet voice
Each room is named for a month, and January through December are captivatingly filled with fanciful hearts, flowers, and vines that trail over the beds, chests, and wardrobes. Mimi Elder

Synonyms

  • alluring
  • appealing
  • attractive
  • bewitching
  • charismatic
  • charming
  • elfin
  • enchanting
  • engaging
  • entrancing
  • fascinating
  • fetching
  • glamorous
  • glamourous
  • luring
  • magnetic
  • seductive
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Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

captivating 1 of 2

adjective

as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract a captivating performance by the young singing sensation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • appealing
  • charismatic
  • attractive
  • charming
  • enchanting
  • fascinating
  • seductive
  • entrancing
  • alluring
  • interesting
  • bewitching
  • engaging
  • intriguing
  • magnetic
  • exciting
  • enthralling
  • luring
  • mesmerizing
  • tempting
  • engrossing
  • glamorous
  • riveting
  • glamourous
  • spellbinding
  • absorbing
  • gripping
  • hypnotic
  • hypnotizing
  • enticing
  • elfin
  • fetching
  • haunting
  • tantalizing
  • arresting
  • delightful
  • pleasing
  • pleasant
  • galvanic
  • titillating
  • inviting
  • beckoning
  • winning
  • darling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • repulsive
  • revolting
  • repellent
  • repugnant
  • boring
  • shocking
  • tedious
  • tiresome
  • wearisome
  • irksome
  • repellant
  • repelling
  • sickening
  • nauseating
  • appalling
  • offensive
  • unalluring
  • obnoxious
  • loathsome
  • awful
  • hideous
  • distasteful
  • abhorrent
  • horrid
  • horrible
  • dull
  • odious
  • abominable
  • monotonous
  • horrendous
  • invidious
  • drab
  • flat
  • ponderous
  • pedestrian
  • noisome
  • leaden
  • dreary
  • humdrum
  • jading
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captivating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of captivate
as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • fascinating
  • enchanting
  • enticing
  • charming
  • interesting
  • alluring
  • intriguing
  • bewitching
  • beguiling
  • delighting
  • magnetizing
  • seducing
  • pleasing
  • luring
  • tempting
  • killing
  • entrancing
  • witching
  • drawing
  • wiling
  • enthralling
  • gratifying
  • disarming
  • pulling
  • enrapturing
  • wooing
  • arresting
  • inviting
  • beckoning
  • courting
  • appealing (to)
  • soliciting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • revolting
  • disgusting
  • repelling
  • offending
  • boring
  • annoying
  • tiring
  • displeasing
  • wearying
  • irking
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