1. the state of being fascinated or charmed by someone or something

Examples

• The audience watched in complete captivation as the magician performed his tricks.
• Her captivation with astronomy began when she first looked through a telescope.
• The novel’s captivation lies in its complex characters and unexpected plot twists.
• He spoke about his travels with such enthusiasm that his captivation was contagious.
• The captivation of the crowd was evident from their rapt attention.
• She couldn’t hide her captivation with the beautiful artwork in the gallery.