captivating

Describes something that attracts and holds your attention completely.

ruОписывает то, что полностью привлекает и удерживает ваше внимание.esDescribe algo que atrae y mantiene completamente tu atención, fascinando o encantando a quien lo contempla.frDécrit ce qui attire et retient complètement votre attention.deBeschreibt etwas, das die Aufmerksamkeit vollständig fesselt und in seinen Bann zieht. Bezieht sich auf Personen, Dinge oder Erlebnisse, die faszinierend, anziehend und unwiderstehlich wirken.ptDescreve algo que atrai e prende completamente a atenção, encantando ou fascinando.zh形容某事物极具吸引力，能完全抓住并牢牢吸引住人的注意力。arيصف شيئًا يجذب الانتباه ويأسر النفس تمامًا ويحتفظ بها. يشمل ما يَسحر أو يُفتن أو يُبهج.

1. Fascinating or enchanting B2 formal

   Attracting and holding one's attention completely; charming.

   • 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.

   ruЗахватывающийesCautivador, fascinantefrCaptivantdeFesselndptCativantezh迷人的arخَلّاب

   Synonymes: alluringbewitchingcharmingenchantingengrossingenthrallingfascinatingmesmerizingrivetingspellbinding

   Antonymes: boringdulloff-puttingrepellentrepugnantrepulsivetediousunappealinguninteresting

2. Extremely interesting B1 informal

   So interesting that it holds your attention completely.

   • 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.

   ruЗахватывающийescautivadorfrCaptivantdeFesselndptCativantezh引人入胜arخلاب

   Synonymes: absorbingcompellingenchantingengagingenthrallingfascinatinggrippingmesmerizingrivetingspellbinding

   Antonymes: boringdullmonotonousrepellentrepulsivetediousunexcitinguninteresting

• more captivating comparative form
• most captivating superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения действия по привлечению и удержанию внимания или интереса кого-либо, как бы с помощью очарования или восхищения.esVerbo que expresa la acción de atraer y mantener la atención o el interés de alguien, como por medio del encanto o la admiración.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action d'attirer et de retenir l'attention ou l'intérêt de quelqu'un, comme par le charme ou l'admiration.deVerb, das ausdrückt, die Aufmerksamkeit oder das Interesse von jemandem zu gewinnen und festzuhalten, gleichsam durch Charme oder Bewunderung.ptVerbo usado para expressar a ação de atrair e prender a atenção ou o interesse de alguém, como que por encanto ou fascínio.zh动词，表示吸引并牢牢抓住某人的注意力或兴趣，使人着迷、入迷。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن جذب انتباه شخص أو اهتمامه والاحتفاظ به، وكأن ذلك يحدث بالسحر أو الإعجاب.

1. Attract and hold attention B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОчаровыватьesCautivar, fascinarfrCaptiverdeFesselnptCativarzh使着迷arيأسر الانتباه

   Synonymes: absorbbewitchcharmenchantengrossentrancefascinategriprivetspellbind

   Antonymes: boredisgustrepelrepulse

2. Charm or enchant B2 formal

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

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

   ruОчароватьesCautivar, hechizarfrCaptiver, charmerdeBezaubernptEncantarzh迷住arسحر

   Synonymes: bewitchcharmenchantenraptureentrancefascinatehypnotizespellbind

   Antonymes: boredisgustoffendrepelrevolt

• captivated past participle
• captivated past simple
• captivating present participle
• captivates third person singular