How To Use Captivating In A Sentence

There was something captivating about this man, who dedicated much of his time to his artistic talents, his creative genius, and photographic exhibits.
They were so beautifully typeset, and their tone was just captivating — alternately casual and buffer-overflowingly technical. Copy What You Like
Brown, a captivating and mysterious Midwesterner whose intimate slices of life are as heart-achingly beautiful as she is, will begrudgingly let listeners step into her secret hiding place filled with honest-to-goodness words and music about the human condition. Michael Bialas: Why Pieta Brown Digs the Music of Dylan, Dire Straits and her Dad
He's developed this captivating narrative voice that mingles his own sharp commentary with Peter's mock-heroic despair. Michael Cunningham's "By Nightfall," reviewed by Ron Charles
Her captivating beauty and histrionic talent add to her persona.

The syncopations available through this electro-extension were captivating, though Kim's performance was unfortunately marred by the multiple technical failures.
Lush, ambient soundscapes were one of several elements that combined to make this a captivating film.
Kate had changed before his eyes, from the pigtailed hoyden of his youth to a captivating, irresistible woman.
Mercurio D. Rivera's "In the Harsh Glow of its Incandescent Beauty" is a captivating story of revenge on the Neptunian moon of Triton. REVIEW: Interzone #226
It was like one of those captivating heavyweight fights where the challenger takes a pounding but the beating is only physical and his spirit remains unspoilt.
He produced yet another quite captivating display of loquacious circumlocution as he tackled questions from the press about the way he has run the team recently.
Today, Noreum-Machi will stage a captivating virtuosic percussion performance known as Samulnori, a modernized stage adaption of p'ungmul nori, which is a ritualistic celebration which originated from shamanism and animism and which is performed by rice farmers. Latest News
A single medley, out of a captivating 40-minute set, offers a microcosm of their gifts.
This song started off sounding rather wistful and unobtrusive, but then grew into a psychedelic swirl of beats, voice and guitar that became completely captivating.
Having developed the capacity to play some breathtaking rugby, we have sometimes failed to serve this captivating dish with a side order of pragmatism.
The Orchid House offers the visitors a captivating display of exotic blooms of cattleya, dendrobium, arachnis, oncidium, phalaenopsis, vandal and their hybrids.
Van Meene's camera tends to linger on eccentric but captivating details.
The freshness of the telling and the captivating allure of the poetic text will put this on your list of books to be shared, and soon.
Although he looks back at his own daring exploits with remarkable detachment, he realises how captivating they are to other people.
The female is mysterious, captivating, at times a temptress.
It's a captivating depiction of a way of life very removed from time.
It is the promise of improvement that makes golf captivating.
The guests needed little reminding as the statuesque bride proved utterly captivating.
There is a flakiness about Ginger; she is captivating, sexy and vulnerable, but also headstrong and determined not to lose.
Because the characters' moral perplexities are so carefully rendered throughout, they are captivating to the end.
There is a flakiness about Ginger; she is captivating, sexy and vulnerable, but also headstrong and determined not to lose.
So we walk through the utterly captivating townlet of Chartres, with its cobbled lanes, old maisons, Italian style piazzas, haute shops and the Eure flowing gently, even a little murkily, at the base of the town.
Alex, with his clumsy manners, his awkward yet almost sweet behavior… and his captivating personality.
Inclined eye neighboring dedicates a neck to prepare to get to kill on one's own initiative of Long Qi, the Feng feather starts to hang up lips Cape and laughs captivating and flirtatiously.
The seemingly fashionable hairstyle was also described as "captivating" in Rodong Sunmun, the North Korean newspaper, which wrote: "A young man with an ambitious high sided haircut looks so sobering and stylish. Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
This instrument, with more than 100 tons of bronze bells and 72 English-made bells, is so captivating that the world's top carillonneurs come to perform on it.
Having found this new shorter format so captivating I set about making my own short film.
Snow globes contain captivating miniature worlds, portraying Evergreen trees, snow-capped houses and horse drawn carriages. Creepy Snow Globes | Disinformation
Taylor Swift's ridiculously entertaining new album, "Speak Now," is a lengthy, captivating exercise in woo-pitching, flame tending and score-settling -- with a heavy emphasis on the latter. Album review: Taylor Swift, "Speak Now"
Even if you aren't a fan of the man's music, Charles' life story is a captivating look at the battle between drugs and creative genius.
This brief and enigmatic story has a remarkable effect on Bandini, hypnotizing and captivating him.
Their latest album is one of the most captivating albums around and has created a buzz in the underground music scene.
For a second after that revealing instant, the enchantress once again turned her brilliant, captivating smile toward the prince.
Sir Joshua nowhere recommends _careless_ style; on the contrary, he every where urges the student to laborious toil, in order that he may acquire that facility which Sir Joshua so justly calls captivating, and which afterwards Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843
The performance of this clowder cast is captivating. James Scarborough: "Cats," Musical Theatre West
Q: A writer has crafted a book he believes in his gut is a breakout novel: it has it all, including a unique setting, authentic characters, a captivating plot that unfolds in surprising ways, scads of conflict and more. Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » INTERVIEW: Donald Maass, Part 1
Some years ago, as a student of aromatherapy at my first workshop, I encountered the captivating aroma of sandalwood.
It was danced with captivating unrestraint by these dancers and is a piece that could be seen and enjoyed many times over.
A great cast did total justice to the wonderful screenplay, captivating cinematography and strong direction.
Known primarily for her quiet, captivating voice, Doiron sings with a style slightly different from previous releases.
Chiku is a new self-standing bookshelf from Italian manufacturer Porro, which combines good capacity with a captivating and fun design. Chiku Bookcase from Porro
Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
Scenic spots like "Arrow Nock" , " BullS Horn Ridge"and "Eagle Flying Belly up"are captivating along the Great Wall.
In a captivating section, Bate attempts to reconstruct Shakespeare's library.
It's not to say that they were in-sync the entire time; often, and deliberately so, they take it upon themselves in doing vocal jams, utilizing looping effects - "Leaf House," benefited from this most, with a captivating, almost trance like "oohing" and "ahhing" for several minutes. Filter Magazine
The dance form of Kathakali has become very popular over the years, captivating hearts worldwide with its elaborateness.
He is captivating with his frankness, confidingness, and unexampled naivete! The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning
This is fine as long as the passages remain captivating. REVIEW: The Golden Transcendence by John C. Wright
Dressed in a white cotton suit Pep reeled the audience in with his captivating voice.
The captivating tear bottle tradition dates back nearly 3,000 years, when mourners were known to collect their tears in a lachrymatory and bury them with loved ones to express honor and devotion.
Not only are the recordings of an exemplary technical standard, remastering included, but from posterity's perspective, Beecham's Beethoven is still invigoratingly captivating and terrifically fresh.
Sparkle in golden glimmer and lasting Secret Charm scent, a captivating blend of Honeysuckle, Gala Apple and Stephanotis.
Set in medieval Japan, Across the Nightingale Floor follows the captivating tale of Takeo, whose village is brutally destroyed by the murderous warlord, Iida Sadamu.
Is she commenting on my captivating combination of ruggedness and soft-centred scenery appreciation? Times, Sunday Times
It is a ghost story, a tragedy, a policier and a drawing room comedy: a captivating story performed with childlike unselfconsciousness.
Gradually this captivating dancer transformed into multiple savage creatures.
Roman Holiday ( 1953 ) is a delightful , captivating fairy - tale romance which has gained timeless appeal.
Of course, leaving it in there would slash a big chunk out of the fan base, since most parents would have a problem with their kids seeing it. shells4twilight (1/5/2009 6: 45: 23 PM) no offense but a story on john travolta's sons death would be a lot more captivating to me. the mans going through pain right now. and your talking about him doning a fat suit. get real. ‘Hairspray 2: White Lipstick’ Director Plans To Sober Up Zac Efron, Subtract A Big Star » MTV Movies Blog
He was captivating, a natural-born performer who knew how to modulate his voice, to gesture compellingly, to manipulate silence and mood so that I found myself laughing one moment and nearly weeping the next.
The captivating story of a man who lives his life over and over again immerses the reader and avoids the traps of other similarly themed novels. 2003: A YEAR IN REVIEW
His children had apparently never seen anything more captivating.
In contrast to the opening 45 minutes, the second period proved captivating.
In person he was liberal, magnificent, and of a captivating softness and elegance of manners.
Blake is particularly captivating, moving between sober housewife and mother, to girlish seductress and committed adulteress with believable veracity, consistently evoking sympathy.
Indeed through all the mayhem and idiocy, Blue prove perfectly captivating.
With two floors of windows, natural wood, river rock and slate, it makes a perfect backdrop for the captivating view.
Upon close observation, you will find inspiration in each of the artist's captivating images.
However, the movie plays like a series of vignettes, which means that another captivating scene is always around the corner.
It was a powerful tale, and spun from the captivating silver-tongued artist who breathed life into its antique words, it brought deep, billowing swells of grief and joy to all who heard.
Those techies produced the first versions of the captivating game.
The opposing sizzle may be more captivating then rational discourse.
There is a captivating element of juxtaposition in each painting.
The final sequence is a captivating display of low-budget special effects.
This thrilling story of a conspiracy against the Qing dynasty in 1728 is a captivating tale of intrigue and a fascinating exploration of what it means to rule and be ruled.
Captivating writing on such diverse topics makes this book a page-turner.
Part investigation into the unsolved murder; part elegy for the lost Bliss and for Skyler's own lost childhood; and part corrosively funny exposé of the pretensions of upper-middle-class American suburbia, this captivating novel explores with unexpected sympathy and subtlety the intimate lives of those who dwell in Tabloid Hell. My Sister, My Love by Joyce Carol Oates: Book summary
And as much as she found the comparison captivating, the memories hurt. WALL GAMES
That otherworldliness could make him a captivating writer but not always a terrific husband.
But otherwise the message conveyed was not a very captivating one. DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION
Her book, based on her true-life adventures with the animals of Kenya, became a world-wide best seller, captivating millions with her stories of life in Africa among the wild animals.
In this exhibition, he seems more interested in captivating viewers rather than in shocking them.
The music is captivating with John Williams scoring one of the most beautiful soundtracks ever.
Its world is second to none, so captivating and deep that its 'seamed' landscape, identical NPCs and infrequent loading screens feel entirely natural. Edge Online - Interactive Entertainment Today
Li isn't as fluid or captivating as Jackie Chan, but his skills still arrest the attention.
Central to the programme is a showcase of three captivating fluid dance pieces specially commissioned for the event, performed by international artists at the forefront of the Contact Improvisation scene.
On November 26, Noreum-Machi will stage a captivating virtuosic percussion performance known as Samulnori, a modernized stage adaptation of p'ungmul nori, which is a ritualistic celebration which originated from shamanism and animism and which is performed by rice farmers and professional musicians at harvest festivals. Latest News
Sewn exults confidence and creativity, and proves a totally enchanting and captivating piece of work.
This improbable though captivating adventure slides neatly from sickly empire to bloody revolution that tears the lovers apart.
There are a lot of captivating sounds in track, from the exertion yell-grunts of throwers to the sound of hurdlers clipping the top of the hurdles.
It would have been a particularly drastic step for the man whose captivating entomological writing had prompted Victor Hugo to dub him the Homer of insects. The Orchestra After Dark
At times The Night of the Hunter is difficult to watch, but the film's subtext and Mitchum's captivating performance solidify the film as incredibly re- watchable and ultimately enduring.
Scenic spots like "Arrow Nock" , " BullS Horn Ridge"and "Eagle Flying Belly up"are captivating along the Great Wall.
A recent exhibition of priceless autochrome colour photographs nearly 100 years old drew more than 100,000 visitors -- a record for the Albert Kahn museum in Paris -- captivating visitors with everyday scenes and palace life in a country whose native rulers behaved like God. Medindia Health News
A frown a smile are so captivating, people Nanshe memorable.
This brief and enigmatic story has a remarkable effect on Bandini, hypnotizing and captivating him.
Perhaps, though, "rooted" is the wrong word, since his whisper of a voice floats above his guitar and gentle polyrhythmic percussion to create an environment that's captivating, quietly insistent and delicate but not fragile. A Citizen of World Music
It is the promise of improvement that makes golf captivating.
Talk about a story that's just captivating people's attention.
The sixth piece, which consisted of light string combinations, was the quartet's least captivating performance.
The last chapter on the evolution and functions of self-awareness is particularly captivating.
Dyson devotees will find nothing new in this collection, some of his most captivating moments are recycled.
With his emotive voice and captivating stage presence, Lightburn is truly the star of the show, although the rest of the band makes far fewer technical flubs and is really quite impressively tight.
The guy has been called magnetic, mesmerizing, captivating, sharply political and, most importantly, fun.
These works maintain a quiet, inviting tone all the more captivating for their utter lack of pretense.
A lot of his article is commonsense, but written in a disarming and captivating manner.
People will probably always find the causes and effects of the weather and climate captivating.
Acrobatic, exhilarating and captivating, yet full of grace and beauty, diving is the next big thing in sport, writes Anna Millar
The bare interiors and golden dust in the blazing heat outside are still lives in this visually captivating movie.
From the catfights to the challenges, I found every minute captivating.
They mostly seem to be home front propaganda movies. They are charming and calculating and completely captivating.
Dobson then slips into a captivating study of the historical demography of the southeast of England: Kent, Essex, and Sussex.
His rakish good looks were captivating, though there was no warmth in his eyes.
Let’s take a look at the latest in captivating staircases. Gorgeous Wood and Glass Staircases by Siller
Still more captivating are Greaves' architectural structures, a dozen in all, installed at the four corners of the site.
Yet for all its raggedness, this tree has an air of captivating beauty, especially when it's fragile blooms veil it in white mists
Writers saw something captivating about trains and the potentially liberating but traumatising experience of riding in them.
Often eerie and ghostly, but always captivating, these songs simply demand your attention.
Her captivating style makes these edifying reflections a pleasure to read.
She constantly insisted that her height and slender limbs made her gawky and awkward, and for lack of a mirror had never seen the large blue eyes that were so captivating.
And for others, these dosas not only serve a sumptuous dinner but also leave a captivating charm which can titillate their tastebuds evening after evening.
Roman Holiday ( 1953 ) is a delightful , captivating fairy - tale romance which has gained timeless appeal.
1 Strong, Captive selves, captivating others: the politics and poetics of colonial American capitivity narratives (1999), p.37 (see link): "The English word Eskimo derives from a pejorative Algonquian term meaning 'raw meat eater,' and Inuit is the preferred term in the Eastern Arctic. Archive 2008-05-01
The letters are captivating, making "Dear Jay, Love Dad" a book that will fascinate anyone interested in college football, the politics of the 1960s or the state of Oklahoma. A Coach's Notes On the Everyday
It has an unisonal value that is positively captivating. The Belovéd Vagabond
Of all the manifold temptations open to humankind it must be the most captivating. INSTANCES OF THE NUMBER 3
That is the experience, a heady repetition, that is immediately overwhelming, but so captivating that you are drawn to the detail.
Captivating: a model of the Nishant unmanned aerial vehicle and one of the Prithvi missile launch vehicle. - Photos: Sampath Kumar G.P.
These works maintain a quiet, inviting tone all the more captivating for their utter lack of pretense.
Bolan made simplicity into a virtue, largely through an unfaltering sense of rhythm and captivating phrases, which, in turn, gave his songs an almost hypnotic character.
Played to perfection by Rebecca Northan, who delivers an expertly layered performance, Kelly becomes the most captivating and sympathetic character in the play.
The parts themselves - airy, elusive, and largely unpunctuated - would have to be considerably more captivating than they are in order to maintain interest.
The piece features an excerpt from All Moonshine, a captivating, expressive work exploring metamorphosis that Yoshioka brought to Montreal in 2000.
Larger-than-life people in which the word captivating understates their magnetic personalities. "Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed" by Marc Blatte (Schaffner Press)
Inclined eye neighboring dedicates a neck to prepare to get to kill on one's own initiative of Long Qi, the Feng feather starts to hang up lips Cape and laughs captivating and flirtatiously.
The translated dialogue of "Diciembre" is projected in English supertitles that do not adequately communicate the interactive flow of these captivating onstage protagonists. Variety.com
So we walk through the utterly captivating townlet of Chartres, with its cobbled lanes, old maisons, Italian style piazzas, haute shops and the Eure flowing gently, even a little murkily, at the base of the town.
Ristorante Tuscany brings the captivating rustic ambiance from Central Italy to Central Florida with true Tuscan cooking and Mikado Japanese Steakhouse features teppan-yaki chefs and exemplary sushi combinations. The Earth Times Online Newspaper
Mathieu's battling with the desexualising bigotry he has faced is captivating.
Two gentlemen, who were smartly dressed in suits and ties, would not stop talking loudly and offensively during a captivating musical performance by the three-piece.
The fantastic creatures and the magic that fuels them is utterly captivating.
His second solo album is a full-blown prog epic that is equally confounding and captivating.
Finally, however, her mellifluous voice with its distinctive accent and timbre began captivating the hearts of audiences elsewhere, and she shot to fame.
It is described as a captivating look at the daily experiences of students receiving special education services, and examines gains made by the Los Angeles Unified School District toward compliance with civil rights laws that guarantee a quality education for all children. Documentary resources on disability topics
A scaly lizard-like creature with gigantesque leathery bat-like wings and, scaly, ridged skin, with an abnormal and slightly captivating black luster.
A dignified and captivating sage, with views on life that are as admirable as those he has on football, he is confident yet devoid of arrogance, realistic without lacking enthusiasm, knowledgeable but never a know-all.
Ironically, the programme carried a full page of refereeing hand signals as if to confirm that there are many still not conversant with this captivating game.
There's something captivating about the desert.
Entire lives are laid out with remarkable precision, in captivating prose: a screenwriter carries on a decades-long affair with a beautiful actress, whose descent into addiction he can neither turn from nor share; a bored husband picks up a mysterious woman only to find that his ego has led him woefully astray; a world-beating Silicon Valley executive receives an unwelcome guest at his mansion in the hills; a scuba dive guides uneasy newlyweds to a point of no return. Fun with Problems by Robert Stone: Book summary
She was beautiful, fabulously dressed, and captivating.
Created by a range of leading designers and illustrators, the Perplex City puzzle cards range in difficulty from the fun and easy to the captivatingly complex. Boing Boing: February 19, 2006 - February 25, 2006 Archives
The single visible eye in the face appearing behind the cityscape is captivating. Book Cover Smackdown! Berserker Lord (Chaosbound) vs. The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms vs. The Revolution Business
The tallymen fascinated me with their eagle eyes and counting system and the siege mentality that prevailed was totally captivating.
To awed churchgoers, the multicoloured windows telling the stories of the Gospels in glowing light must have been as captivating as a modern movie.
Another captivating sight around the time of a full moon is a moonbow. Times, Sunday Times
The author's thorough and captivating depiction of nursing from stateside general hospitals to overseas battlefronts surpasses all expectations.
The script, by EV Crowe, was packed tight with goodies for those listening carefully a great joke about lutes comes and goes in a beat, and I found Paul Woodson captivating as Charlie, a charmer and a tireless blusterer who betrays a growing panic, even as he repeats the mantra "Yes, me, now" to hearten himself for revolt. Edinburgh fringe theatre roundup
Not quite captivating, not quite boring, Price of Glory reaches for celluloid glory but falls well short.
He comes across in large, energetic, engulfing, captivating waves, at once friendly and disturbing.
Now there is something exceedingly captivating in a pair of soft blue eyes -- not that there may not be something quite as captivating in a pair of brown or black or grey eyes -- but there is something singularly captivating in the peculiar style of captivation wherewith a man is captivated by a pair of blue -- distinctly _blue_ -- eyes. The Wild Man of the West A Tale of the Rocky Mountains
Nowhere else have I been greeted by so many genuine, captivating smiles.
By immersing children in the life of their place they will be drawn ever deeper into its captivating complexities, and once engaged and fully embodied in the task, it will act as a site of meaningful experience in the world.
He can be captivating company and, in social circles, very likeable.
The vivid picture and original musical background will leave nobody indifferent to this captivating shooter.
It’s a testament to Day-Lewis’ ability that he’s able to remain captivating while playing such a listless and static character. NINE Review – Collider.com

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