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captivating

/ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
cap · ti · vat · ing ˈkæp · tɪ · ˌveɪt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. very attractive and interesting
中文释义
迷人的，有吸引力的
Significado en Español
cautivador, fascinante
한국어 뜻
매혹적인, 사로잡는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hấp dẫn, quyến rũ
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Example Sentence

She gave a captivating performance.

她的表演非常迷人。

Synonyms
fascinating enchanting mesmerizing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “captivating”:

  1. A boring
  2. B dull
  3. C enchanting
  4. D tedious
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C — enchanting. “captivating” means adj. very attractive and interesting

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The dancer gave a ______ performance that no one could look away from.

  1. A dull
  2. B boring
  3. C captivating
  4. D tedious
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C — captivating. “captivating” means adj. very attractive and interesting

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Common questions about “captivating”

What does “captivating” mean?

captivating — adj. very attractive and interesting. In Chinese: 迷人的，有吸引力的.

How do you pronounce “captivating”?

captivating is pronounced /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: cap · ti · vat · ing.

How do you use “captivating” in a sentence?

She gave a captivating performance. (她的表演非常迷人。)

What are synonyms for “captivating”?

fascinating, enchanting, mesmerizing — all close in meaning to captivating (adj. very attractive and interesting).

Is “captivating” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. captivating appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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