Can Captivating Be Used as a Verb?

verb (used with object), cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing. to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him. Obsolete. to capture; subjugate.

How do you use captivating?

Captivating Sentence Examples

His eyes were captivating, by far the most attractive feature in his darkly handsome face. The storyline is well-crafted and extremely captivating. Something about the way he moved was captivating. He had also, strangely enough, the power of captivating honest men like Moreau.

Is captivating an adverb?

In a captivating manner.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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