Basic Details
Word: Captivating
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is very interesting or charming, and holds your attention.
Synonyms: Alluring, enchanting, fascinating, engaging
Antonyms: Boring, dull, uninteresting
Idioms and Phrases
- To be captivated by: To be very much attracted or fascinated by something. Example: "She was captivated by the beautiful performance of the dancers."
- Captivating tale: A story that is very engaging and keeps the audience's interest. Example: "The storyteller wove a captivating tale that held the childrens attention."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The captivating sunset over the ocean took everyone's breath away.
Example 2: The author wrote a captivating novel that made readers unable to put it down.
Example 3: The captivating history of the ancient castle intrigued all the visitors.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "captivating" derives from the Latin word "captivus," which means "taken prisoner"? It implies that something can capture your attention so completely that you feel as if you are 'taken captive' by it!
Famous Quote
"The most captivating stories often emerge from those who are willing to step into the unknown." - Unknown Author
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "captivating" mean?
a) Something very boring
b) Something that is very interesting
c) Something very loud
d) Something that is old
Answer: b) Something that is very interesting
2. Which of these is a synonym of "captivating"?
a) Uninteresting
b) Dull
c) Alluring
d) Tedious
Answer: c) Alluring
3. Which sentence uses "captivating" correctly?
a) The captivating noise made it hard to concentrate.
b) The captivating book was lying on the shelf.
c) The captivating movie kept us on the edge of our seats.
d) The captivating weather was unusually cold.
Answer: c) The captivating movie kept us on the edge of our seats.
4. Which idiom means to be fascinated by something?
a) To be captivated by
b) To be boring
c) To lose interest
d) To wander off
Answer: a) To be captivated by
5. What is the opposite of "captivating"?
a) Fascinating
b) Dull
c) Alluring
d) Charming
Answer: b) Dull
