Cap·ti·vate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Captivated; p. pr. & vb. n. Captivating.]
1. To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue. [Obs.]
Their woes whom fortune captivates. --Shak.
2. To acquire ascendancy over by reason of some art or attraction; to fascinate; to charm; as, Cleopatra captivated Antony; the orator captivated all hearts.
Small landscapes of captivating loveliness. --W. Irving.
Syn: -- To enslave; subdue; overpower; charm; enchant; bewitch; facinate; capture; lead captive.
captivated
adj 1: strongly attracted [syn: charmed]
2: filled with wonder and delight [syn: beguiled, charmed,
delighted, enthralled, entranced]