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captivated

/kæptɪveɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does captivated mean?

verb

Past tense of captivate, meaning to hold someone's attention completely, often in a pleasant or interesting way. To be completely absorbed or fascinated by something.

Example

"The magician's tricks captivated the audience, holding their attention for the entire show."

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