captivated

UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
captivatedadjective
more captivated
Comp.
most captivated
Super.
UK
/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
US
/ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪd/
Translations
captivéSens général : profondément charmé, sous le charme.
She was captivated by the breathtaking view of the mountains.
Elle était captivée par la vue à couper le souffle sur les montagnes.
Additional translations
fascinéSens proche, souvent avec une nuance d'intérêt intense ou d'attrait marqué.
Definitions
Strongly attracted or charmed by someone or something.
She was captivated by the breathtaking view of the mountains.
captivatedpast participle
UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “captivate”.
Translations
captivéParticipe passé employé comme adjectif : tenu sous le charme, subjugué.
The crowd sat captivated by the storyteller’s voice.
La foule était assise, captivée par la voix du conteur.
Additional translations
fascinéAlternative courante, surtout pour exprimer un vif intérêt ou un émerveillement.
Definitions
Being held spellbound or deeply attracted by someone or something.
The crowd sat captivated by the storyteller’s voice.
captivateverb

captivated

Past Simple

captivated
Past Simple
captivated
Past Participle
captivating
ing-form
UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
Translations
The magician's performance managed to captivate the entire audience.
La prestation du magicien a réussi à captiver tout le public.
Additional translations
fascinerPeut insister sur un intérêt intense ou un fort attrait.
envoûterPlus littéraire ou expressif.
Definitions
To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone.
The magician's performance managed to captivate the entire audience.
captivatepast participle

captivated

The past participle “captivated” functions adjectivally (e.g., “a captivated audience”).
Translations
The captivated audience sat in complete silence.
Le public captivé est resté assis dans un silence absolu.
Additional translations
fascinéEmployé quand l'idée d'enthousiasme ou d'intérêt intense est plus marquée.
Definitions
Very interested or enthralled by something.
The captivated audience sat in complete silence.
captivategerund / present participle
Definitions
Charming or fascinating; capable of attracting and holding interest.
She flashed him a captivating smile.