How to Use captivated in a Sentence

captivated

adjective

• Tell me these names aren’t the work of a captivated 6-year-old.
  — New York Times, 22 Feb. 2022
• The little prince adorably wore a sport coat and seemed captivated by the action — just like his mom and dad.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
• The little prince adorably wore a sport coat for his first Wimbledon and seemed captivated by the action on the court — just like his mom and dad.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 July 2023
• But the story turned even more bizarre and captivated readers.
  — David Schutz, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Dec. 2020
• The first film premiered in 2013 and captivated audiences with its storytelling and big twists and turns.
  — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
• There, the pair’s discussion about their children, pasts and careers left him even more captivated.
  — New York Times, 29 July 2022
• Below them sits a parade of progressively smaller rocks, all the way down to the earring-size grains that first captivated Jung.
  — Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 12 July 2023
• However, what captivated fans most was the claim that it was inspired by actual events.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
• The royal couple was completely captivated, with Camilla, 75, biting her nail and Charles, 74, raising a hand to his mouth.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
• Harrison, the oldest member of her tribe, spoke at the event to a captivated crowd, and later huddled with Johnson, of the Chinook Indian Nation, and his teenage son.
  — oregonlive, 27 May 2023
• The surrender, the rhythms of nature, wide-open spaces that require us to yield to what is: All those things and more captivated Einzig, and soon what started as a pastime became an obsession.
  — Lara Einzig, Sunset Magazine, 31 July 2023
• Hadid’s chameleon-like quality is one of many reasons why fans remain captivated by her wardrobe, and her latest ensemble does not disappoint.
  — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
• The song got a surprisingly rootsy, rock-band production, as opposed to the far slicker soundtrack version, and was interrupted by whoops and hollers from a clearly captivated audience.
  — Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 Mar. 2023
• Ultimately, top management is most captivated by the outcomes and benefits of a solution, not a product.
  — Andrew Kahl, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
• Ledisi and her versatile four-octave soprano kept the captivated audience in constant cheer-and-applaud mode during her 45-minute appearance.
  — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 19 June 2023
• More than a century after the Titanic went down, researchers and historians remain captivated by its story.
  — Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
• The weeks-long succession of objects, starting with a giant white orb first detected over U.S. skies in late January, has puzzled American officials and captivated curiosity around the world.
  — Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2023
• But what captivated director Ava DuVernay in the pages was the abundance of intimate human relationships woven throughout.
  — Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2024
• Vietnam, securing the second spot, captivated travelers with its blend of modernity and tradition.
  — Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
• Testimonies frequently elicited cheers, standing ovations, and comments from a captivated crowd.
  — NBC News, 29 June 2023
• Using your personal story to build your brand will create a more captivated audience and allow people to connect with you and your brand simultaneously, giving you the benefit of instant brand loyalty.
  — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2023
• Conservative media was especially captivated, said Howard Polskin, the author of the Righting, a newsletter that monitors right-wing outlets.
  — Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
• Christopher Kane midi dress that truly captivated audiences upon arrival.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 21 Apr. 2023
• With the matter settled and accolades distributed, captivated mathematicians returned to their normal research programs.
  — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 24 July 2023
• Those qualities electrified her non-dancing role here: Her expressive transition from blithely condescending royal to authentically captivated admirer of Giselle anchored the ballet in something real.
  — Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2022
• The news galvanized the international community and drew a captivated, sympathetic audience.
  — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2022
• Through their unparalleled storytelling, powerful narratives, and thought-provoking insights, these authors have not only captivated readers but also inspired generations to come.
  — Melissa Noel, Essence, 26 June 2024

Last Updated: 17 Oct 2024