captivating
adjective
cap·ti·vat·ing
ˈkap-tə-ˌvā-tiŋ 
: charmingly or irresistibly appealing
a captivating aroma
It's an utterly exotic combination of flavors, and a completely captivating one.—
Howard Seftel
Howard SeftelBooks with captivating stories and bright, uncomplicated artwork will enchant the very young without being too demanding.—Ed Zotti
Ed ZottiA captivating storyteller, he conveys the cozy domesticity of the small-time growers as well as the Technicolor style of life of the big deal-makers.—Alison Friesinger
Alison Friesinger
captivatingly
adverb
a captivatingly sweet voice
Each room is named for a month, and January through December are captivatingly filled with fanciful hearts, flowers, and vines that trail over the beds, chests, and wardrobes.
—Mimi Elder
Mimi Elder
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Examples of captivating in a Sentence
a captivating performance by the young singing sensation
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With Everett’s deft writing, this playful, pointed novel is a commanding and captivating read.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 1 June 2024
Having the sun blazing at the most public point of your birth chart can also explain your captivating presence.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 1 June 2024
Having the sun blazing at the most public point of your birth chart can also explain your captivating presence.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
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“Captivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivating. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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