be captivated by
Example Sentences
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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
Those watching that day could not help but be captivated by her.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2022
But no clinical psychology degree is necessary to be captivated by “Dana H.”
From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2021
To that end, although target audiences will likely be captivated by the film’s swoony, emotionally authentic elements, viewers are urged to pay close attention to the little things — they resonate.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2019
I pretend to be captivated by something way off in the distance as I pass by Bob at the gold mine, careful not to make eye contact with him.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
