captivating
adjective
cap·ti·vat·ing
ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-tiŋ 
: charmingly or irresistibly appealing
a captivating aroma
It's an utterly exotic combination of flavors, and a completely captivating one.—
Howard Seftel
Howard SeftelBooks with captivating stories and bright, uncomplicated artwork will enchant the very young without being too demanding.—Ed Zotti
Ed ZottiA captivating storyteller, he conveys the cozy domesticity of the small-time growers as well as the Technicolor style of life of the big deal-makers.—Alison Friesinger
Alison Friesinger
captivatingly
adverb
a captivatingly sweet voice
Each room is named for a month, and January through December are captivatingly filled with fanciful hearts, flowers, and vines that trail over the beds, chests, and wardrobes.
—Mimi Elder
Mimi Elder
Examples of captivating in a Sentence
a captivating performance by the young singing sensation
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The backstage passes that digitally paper the entirety of the Sphere walls and the trip from Haight-Asbury to space are particularly captivating.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
This holistic retreat offers a captivating escape where nature takes center stage.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Taken on its own, the video is genuinely captivating.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
However, his title reign was marked by inconsistency, with his in-ring performances often failing to match his captivating personality.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
This holistic retreat offers a captivating escape where nature takes center stage.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Taken on its own, the video is genuinely captivating.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2025
However, his title reign was marked by inconsistency, with his in-ring performances often failing to match his captivating personality.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for captivating
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“Captivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivating. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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