Word of the week - CAPTIVATING

captivating    ADJECTIVE   /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/

Related dictionary definitions

·         captivate VERB

1.     very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention

a captivating tale

His smile was captivating.

Synonyms or related words for this meaning of captivating: lovely, delightful, appealing, stunning, eye-catching

Another definition

captivate verb 

/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/ [T]

to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant or attractive

With her beauty and charm, she captivated film audiences everywhere.

captivating adjective 

/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ//-t ̬ɪŋ/

a captivating performance