1. extremely attractive or charming; holding one’s attention completely

Examples

• Her captivating smile made everyone in the room feel welcome.
• The documentary presented a captivating look at life in the Amazon rainforest.
• The pianist gave a captivating performance that left the audience speechless.
• The novel’s captivating plot kept me reading until dawn.
• She has a captivating way of telling stories that draws people in.
• The museum’s captivating exhibits attracted visitors from around the world.