captivation
Translation
captivation, fascination, enchantment
Examples
The captivation of the story held her attention.
The captivation of the story held her attention.
Grammar Patterns
the captivation of ((sth.)) the state of being fascinated by (sth.) The captivation of the story held her attention.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fascination, enchantment, allure; Antonyms: repulsion, boredom
Etymology
From Latin 'capere' (to take, seize). The '-ation' suffix denotes a process or state.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'captured' by a story or a person's charm. The feeling is 'captivation'.