captivating

/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈæptɪvˌetɪŋ] /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈæptɪvˌetɪŋ] /ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-tiŋ How to pronounce captivating (audio)/ (ame, mw)

captivating — adjective

  • captivatingpositive
  • more captivatingcomparative
  • most captivatingsuperlative

1. so interesting, beautiful, or full of life that it keeps you watching, listening

1.形容詞C1
釋義

so interesting, beautiful, or full of life that it keeps you watching, listening, or thinking about it.

例句

Apinya's calm voice sounded captivating as she read the story aloud.

linking verb: sounded captivating

The lantern show looked captivating across the river after sunset.

linking verb: looked captivating

同義詞
  • fascinating

    broader and more neutral; it can describe strong interest without beauty or charm.

  • engrossing

    stresses deep mental involvement more than visual or personal appeal.

  • charming

    warmer and gentler, often used for people, smiles, or small details.

  • gripping

    focuses on suspense and tension rather than beauty or delight.

反義詞
  • dull

    suggests that something fails to keep your interest.

  • boring

    everyday opposite for something that does not hold attention.

  • uninteresting

    neutral opposite when something has little power to attract attention.

文法句型

captivating story

captivating voice

look captivating

find something captivating

用法筆記

Often describes performances, voices, views, and stories that hold attention in a pleasing way. Distinguish it from 'gripping': captivating usually adds charm or beauty, not tension alone.

常見錯誤

❌I am captivating by the museum.
✅I am captivated by the museum.
💡use 'captivated' for the person's feeling; 'captivating' describes the thing that creates that feeling.
❌The crime report was captivating because it made us nervous.
✅The crime report was gripping because it kept us tense.
💡'captivating' usually suggests pleasant charm or beauty, not anxious suspense.