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Synonyms & Similar Words
enthrallment
fascination
enchantment
charm
allure
appeal
attraction
interest
engagement
absorption
enthrallment
spell
captivation
mesmerization
hypnosis
bewitchment
beguilement
seduction
temptation
lure
enticement
intrigue
absorption
preoccupation
fixation
obsession
infatuation
enchantment
entrancement
transfixion
spellbinding
captivating
gripping
riveting
compelling
Meaning of Captivation
The state of being completely attracted and interested in something.
Definitions
- The state of being captivated, as if one's attention and interest are held by something or someone.
- A state of being charmed or spellbound, often to the point of being unable to look away or think of anything else.
- The act of captivating or attracting someone's attention and interest, often in a way that is pleasing or enjoyable.
Etymology of Captivation
The word "captivation" comes from the Latin words "captivus," meaning "captive," and the suffix "-ation," which forms a noun indicating a process or state.
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of taking someone or something captive, but its meaning has expanded to include the idea of being captivated or spellbound by something or someone.
Example Uses
- The fireworks display held the crowd in captivation, with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
- The novel's complex characters and plot twists kept me in a state of captivation from start to finish.
- The beauty of the sunset was such that it held me in captivation, and I couldn't look away.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
boredom
disinterest
indifference
apathy
unconcern
disengagement
detachment
distraction
inattention
neglect
disregard
disdain
dislike
aversion
repulsion
disaffection
disenchantment
disillusionment
disappointment
dissatisfaction