Synonyms for captivating
cap·ti·vat·ing

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1. captivating

   That is charming or bewitching which is adapted to win others as by a magic spell. Enchanting, enrapturing, entrancing represent the influence as not only supernatural, but irresistible and delightful. That which is fascinating may win without delighting, drawing by some unseen power, as a serpent its prey; we can speak of horrible fascination. Charming applies only to what is external to oneself; delightful may apply to personal experiences or emotions as well; we speak of a charming manner, a charming dress, but of delightful anticipations. Compare AMIABLE; BEAUTIFUL.

   Synonyms:
   bewitching, charming, delightful, enchanting, enrapturing, entrancing, fascinating, winning

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1. captivating

   Synonyms:
   charming, bewitching, fascinating, alluring, seductive, attractive

   Antonyms:
   hideous, loathsome, repulsive, uncaptivating, uninteresting

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1. bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, fascinatingadjective

   capturing interest as if by a spell

   "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman"

   Synonyms:
   bewitching, fascinating, enthralling, riveting, entrancing, absorbing, enchanting, gripping, engrossing

   Antonyms:
   unattractive

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:4.7 / 3 votes

1. interesting

   capable of holding interest; fascinating; appealing

   his captivating green eyes grabbed ahold of me and seemed to never let go.

   Submitted by anonymous on April 2, 2020  

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1. captivatingadjective

   Synonyms:
   bewitching, fascinating, enchanting, charming

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1. List of paraphrases for "captivating":

   gripping, fascinating

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1. Justin Shepherd:

   I’m well-versed with the internet, but I’m not well-versed enough to pick apart Spotify songs and Instagram pictures, but other people have been, and they’ve been able to find these clues and bread crumbs that have been left along the way, i think that’s another reason why it’s been so captivating of a case.

2. Erik Pevernagie:

   Life is a mysterious adventure full of unexpected happenings and captivating episodes with intriguing revelations. We just have to squeeze it gently and enjoy each drop. That is philosophy. (( "Waiting for the pieces to fall into place" )

3. Erik Pevernagie:

   By recurrently changing the horizon, things can be perceived from another angle and the perspectives of life can be reoriented in a captivating way. If not, the squeaking wheel of our mind will suffer from lack of oil and our vision of the world gets rusted.

4. The Cohen:

   Every time we came to the property, the first thing we did was walk up the ladder and, in essence, see the view that we were going to have, that was captivating for us.

5. David Hume:

   Eloquence, at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses itself entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing hearers, and subduing their understanding.