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View definitions for captivation

captivation

noun as in absorption

noun as in attractiveness

noun as in conquest

noun as in enchantment

noun as in engrossment

noun as in enthrallment

noun as in preoccupation

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Example Sentences

He still acknowledged that her beauty was the most complete; but he found in Camilla a variety that was captivation.

If all the varied hues of captivation her changing humor wore were but the deep practised lures of coquetry?

Two or three jests adapted to Andrew's palate achieved his momentary captivation.

Art can accomplish much, but it cannot supply the inherent captivation that constitutes the puissance of Rosalind.

He knew that Clare Kenwardine was not the girl to attempt his captivation merely because he had shown himself susceptible.

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On this page you'll find 166 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to captivation, such as: concentration, engagement, engrossment, enthrallment, fascination, and hang-up.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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