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captivating

UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

captivatingadjective
more captivating
Comp.
most captivating
Super.
UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪˌveɪ.tɪŋ/
The captivating performance left the audience in awe.
La performance captivante a laissé le public en admiration.
Additional translations
fascinantSoutenu; insiste sur l’attrait intellectuel ou esthétique.
envoûtantNuance plus intense, souvent employée pour une attraction presque irrésistible.
séduisantPeut s’employer pour une personne, une apparence ou un style.
Synonyms
charming
enchanting
fascinating
engaging
alluring
enthralling
mesmerizing
spellbinding
Antonyms
boring
uninteresting
dull
captivatingnoun
UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning ‘the act or process of captivating’
captivationRare; emploi nominal lié au fait de captiver ou d’être captivé.
The captivating of the city was swift and decisive.
La captivation de la ville a été rapide et décisive.
captivateverb

captivating

Gerund

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
captivategerund / present participle

captivating

The present participle “captivating” is regularly used attributively as an adjective.
She flashed him a captivating smile.
Elle lui a adressé un sourire captivant.
Additional translations
fascinantSouligne davantage l'effet d'émerveillement ou d'attrait intellectuel.

Definitions

captivatingadjective
Attracting and holding interest or attention; charming.
The captivating performance left the audience in awe.
captivatingnoun
The act or process of captivating; the state of being captivated.
The captivating of the city was swift and decisive.
captivateverb
To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone.
The magician's performance managed to captivate the entire audience.
captivategerund / present participle
Charming or fascinating; capable of attracting and holding interest.
She flashed him a captivating smile.
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