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captivated

UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/

Translations

captivatedadjective
more captivated
Comp.
most captivated
Super.
UK
/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
US
/ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪd/
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.
Synonyms
enchanted
charmed
fascinated
enthralled
absorbed
captivatedpast participle
UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “captivate”.
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.
Synonyms
enchanted
enthralled
fascinated
spellbound
mesmerized
entranced
absorbed
riveted
bewitched
charmed
engrossed
transfixed
captivateverb

captivated

Past Simple

captivated
Past Simple
captivated
Past Participle
captivating
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
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.
Synonyms
enchant
charm
fascinate
attract
engross
enthrall
bewitch
spellbind
captivatepast participle

captivated

The past participle “captivated” functions adjectivally (e.g., “a captivated audience”).
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

captivatedadjective
Strongly attracted or charmed by someone or something.
She was captivated by the breathtaking view of the mountains.
captivatedpast participle
Being held spellbound or deeply attracted by someone or something.
The crowd sat captivated by the storyteller’s voice.
captivateverb
To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone.
The magician's performance managed to captivate the entire audience.
captivatepast participle
Very interested or enthralled by something.
The captivated audience sat in complete silence.
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