- L. captivatus, p. p. of captivare to capture, fr. captivus captive. See Captive
- To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.ObsTheir woes whom fortune captivates.
- To acquire ascendancy over by reason of some art or attraction; to fascinate; to charm; as, Cleopatra captivated Antony; the orator captivated all hearts.Small landscapes of captivating loveliness.To enslave; subdue; overpower; charm; enchant; bewitch; facinate; capture; lead captive.
