be captivated by
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Kentridge is not a popular name, like the freebie third floor’s Warhol and Koons; but many an unsuspecting visitor who just wandered in would surely be captivated by his work.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2022
So not only are you predisposed to be captivated by disgusting things, there’s also a psychological mechanism that enables you, in the right circumstances, to enjoy them.
From Scientific American • Oct. 28, 2022
"It's the first time for God knows how long that the four belts are on the line. Both fighters are undefeated. The whole world of boxing will be captivated by this fight."
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2022
Children are unlikely to be captivated by this unconvincing melodrama of abandonment and reconciliation, and adults will be moved by it only because we’re hopeless crybabies.
From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2017
As Stick went on, I let myself be captivated by his words, swept into his vision of the movement.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
