captivating

• Beschreibt etwas, das die Aufmerksamkeit vollständig fesselt und in seinen Bann zieht. Bezieht sich auf Personen, Dinge oder Erlebnisse, die faszinierend, anziehend und unwiderstehlich wirken.

Describes something that attracts and holds your attention completely.

1. Fascinating or enchantingB2formal

   Attracting and holding one's attention completely; charming.

   Fesselnd

   • The actress gave a captivating performance on stage.
   • Her captivating smile won everyone's heart.
   • The documentary was so captivating that I watched it twice.

   Synonymealluringbewitchingcharmingenchantingengrossingenthrallingfascinatingmesmerizingrivetingspellbinding

   Antonymeboringdulloff-puttingrepellentrepugnantrepulsivetediousunappealinguninteresting

2. Extremely interestingB1informal

   So interesting that it holds your attention completely.

   Fesselnd

   • I found the novel absolutely captivating from the first page.
   • The speaker's story was captivating and kept the audience silent.
   • The view from the mountain was truly captivating.

   Synonymeabsorbingcompellingenchantingengagingenthrallingfascinatinggrippingmesmerizingrivetingspellbinding

   Antonymeboringdullmonotonousrepellentrepulsivetediousunexcitinguninteresting

• 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