Gerundial noun meaning ‘the act or process of captivating’
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The act or process of captivating; the state of being captivated. The captivating of the city was swift and decisive.
captivategerund / present participle The present participle “captivating” is regularly used attributively as an adjective.
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Charming or fascinating; capable of attracting and holding interest. She flashed him a captivating smile.