1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Captivate.

2. (a.) Having power to captivate or charm; fascinating; as, captivating smiles.

alluring appealing appetizing attractive beguiling bewitching blandishing cajoling catching charismatic charming coaxing come-hither coquettish delightful drawing enchanting engaging enravishing enthralling enticing entrancing exciting exotic exquisite fascinating fetching flirtatious glamorous heart-robbing hypnotic interesting intriguing inviting irresistible lovely luxurious magnetic mesmeric mouth-watering piquant prepossessing provocative provoquant ravishing seducing seductive sensuous siren sirenic spellbinding spellful taking tantalizing teasing tempting thrilling tickling titillating titillative voluptuous winning winsome witching