The state of being captive. / (obsolete) A group of people/beings captive. / The state or period of being imprisoned, confined, or enslaved.

One who has been captured or is otherwise confined. / One held prisoner. / (figuratively) One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

Held prisoner; not free; confined. / Subdued by love; charmed; captivated. / Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.

(transitive, archaic) To capture; to take captive.

To attract and hold (someone's) interest and attention; to charm. / (obsolete) To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.

plural of captive

That captivates; fascinating. / Showing great beauty; beautiful.

present participle of captivate

The act of captivating or the state of being captivated.

A person who captivates, or holds one captive.