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captivating

[kap-tuh-vey-ting] / ˈkæp təˌveɪ tɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
endearing
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By contrast, “Liberation,” which was directed with captivating brio by Whitney White, left no doubts about the exceptional quality of the writing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

If the internet rumor mill is to be believed, there’s no way that 20-year-old Kane Parsons actually directed his captivating debut feature, “Backrooms.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Especially captivating is the chance to watch these artists embrace their materials’ inherent qualities to explore the extremes of formal experimentation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

A captivating obituary doesn’t just summarize one’s life.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“We need to keep it creepy, but charismatic creepy. Whoever our Dracu-lass ends up being, she needs to be just as captivating as Bela Lugosi.”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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