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Captivation

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The act of captivating or the state of being captivated.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Gàidhligbeò-ghlacadh

Examples

“But the test⟳ of an oration is not only its immediate effect; there are tricks of elocution, a jugglery of manner, and even a personal captivation that so win⟳ the senses as to bewilder the judgment.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

captivator captivatress captivatrix Captive captive audience captive audience meeting

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