captivating
adjectiveDivide captivating into syllables:
cap · ti · vat · ing
How to pronounce captivating:
Definition of captivating:
- captivating (adjective):
- very attractive
- capturing interest as if by a spell.
- charmingly or irresistibly appealing
Synonyms for captivating:
absorbing
adorable
alluring
appealing
arresting
attractive
beautiful
beguiling
bewitching
charismatic
charming
darling
dear
dramatic
elfin
enchanting
engaging
entrancing
exciting
eye-catching
fascinating
glamorous
glamourous
interesting
intriguing
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