Captivating

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early 16th century: from late Latin captivat- ‘taken captive’, from the verb captivare, from captivus (see captive).

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From captivate +‎ -ing.

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captivating (adj.)

"fascinating, bewitching, having power to hold the regard or affections," 1670s, present-participle adjective from captivate (v.). Related: Captivatingly.