She was very captivating when she performed.
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Captivating
/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/
Synonyms for "captivating" (151 found)
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Closest matches (31)
Adjective(8 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (45)
Adjective(14 words)
compelling direct evidencecompelling new evidencedeliciousdelicious snackdelightful suspenseeducational inspirationenchantingengaging activityengrossingenjoyableentertainingenthrallingentrancingfascinating
Noun(6 words)
Related words (75)
Verb(9 words)
Noun(12 words)
glimmeringgrippinghypnotizingmagnetic pullmagnetizingmesmerizingmost magneticmystifyingstorytellingstorytelling qualitythrallingtransfixing
Adjective(12 words)
great excitementhigh impactinebriatingintoxicatinginvigorating classjuiciestjuicymagnetic propertyresistlessscrumptiousstimulatingsuspenseful
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7 entriescaptivating introductioncaptivating lecturecaptivating narrativecaptivating performancecaptivating presentationcaptivating prosecaptivating rhetoric
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11 total sentences available.
I was up all night reading the captivating book my grandfather gave me.
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He's a captivating speaker.
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Tom is a captivating speaker.
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