captivation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
  2. noun a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

Etymology

From captivate + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

fascination

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