Synonyms & related words for captivated

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of captivated — including enthralled, entranced, charmed, beguiled, fascinated, mesmerized. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to captivated

Explore words related to captivated — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include transfixed, delighted, rapt, bedazzled, captivation, raptness, enthrallment, enrapturing. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for captivated

Common synonyms for captivated include enthralled, entranced, charmed, beguiled, fascinated, mesmerized, enraptured, spellbound — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does captivated come from?

The word captivated breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root capt-, from Latin capio (“take, seize”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.