captivated

• Beschreibt den Zustand, von jemandem oder etwas völlig fasziniert, eingenommen oder bezaubert zu sein.

Describes a state of being completely fascinated or charmed by someone or something.

1. Strongly attractedB2formal

   Held the attention or interest of someone as if by a spell; fascinated.

   Gefesselt

   • The audience was captivated by the magician's performance.
   • She was captivated by his charming smile.
   • The children were captivated by the story of the brave knight.

   Synonymebewitchedcharmedenchantedentrancedfascinatedhypnotizedmesmerizedspellbound

   Antonymeboredindifferentuninterested

2. Filled with wonder and delightB2formal

   Completely charmed or enchanted by something beautiful or impressive.

   Fasziniert

   • He stood captivated by the stunning sunset over the ocean.
   • The tourists were captivated by the ancient architecture.
   • She was captivated by the delicate melody of the piano.

   Synonymebeguiledbewitchedcharmedenchantedenrapturedenthralledentrancedfascinatedmesmerizedspellbound

   Antonymeboreddisenchanteddisgustedindifferentunimpressed

• Verb, das ausdrückt, die Aufmerksamkeit oder das Interesse von jemandem zu gewinnen und festzuhalten, gleichsam durch Charme oder Bewunderung.

A verb used to express the act of attracting and holding the attention or interest of someone, as if by charm or fascination.

1. Attract and hold attentionB2formal

   To attract and hold the attention or interest of someone completely.

   Fesseln

   • The magician captivated the audience with his tricks.
   • Her speech captivated everyone in the room.
   • The novel's plot captivated readers from the first page.

   Synonymeabsorbbewitchcharmenchantengrossentrancefascinategriprivetspellbind

   Antonymeboredisgustrepelrepulse

2. Charm or enchantB2formal

   To attract someone strongly by being beautiful, interesting, or appealing.

   Bezaubern

   • The beautiful scenery captivated the tourists.
   • He was captivated by her smile.
   • The city's vibrant culture captivated visitors from around the world.

   Synonymebewitchcharmenchantenraptureentrancefascinatehypnotizespellbind

   Antonymeboredisgustoffendrepelrevolt