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Captivation

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cap·ti·vate  (kpt-vt)
tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates
1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm.
2. Archaic To capture.
[Late Latin captivre, captivt-, to capture, from Latin captvus, prisoner; see captive.]
capti·vation n.
capti·vator n.
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Noun1.captivation - the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
fascination
spell, trance, enchantment - a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
2.captivation - a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
enchantment, enthrallment, fascination
liking - a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment; "I've always had a liking for reading"; "she developed a liking for gin"


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"Undoubtedly," replied Darcy, to whom this remark was chiefly addressed, "there is a meanness in ALL the arts which ladies sometimes condescend to employ for captivation.
Pride and Prejudice by Austen, Jane View in context
Reflects mature young lady; raven locks, and complexion that lights up well when well powdered--as it is--carrying on considerably in the captivation of mature young gentleman; with too much nose in his face, too much ginger in his whiskers, too much torso in his waistcoat, too much sparkle in his studs, his eyes, his buttons, his talk, and his teeth.
Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles View in context
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