2 meanings: 1. to hold the attention of by fascinating; enchant 2. → an obsolete word for capture.... Click for more definitions. Definition of captivating adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. taking all your attention; very attractive and interesting synonym enchanting. He found her captivating. We spent a week relaxing on the captivating island of Capri. CAPTIVATING meaning: attractive and interesting in a way that holds your attention To captivate means to attract others, fascinating or enchanting them. Some people are able to captivate with wit and charm, others with physical beauty, still others with intelligence.
