All 5 Uses of
captivate
in
Pride and Prejudice
- "Undoubtedly," replied Darcy, to whom this remark was chiefly addressed, "there is a meanness in all the arts which ladies sometimes condescend to employ for captivation.†
p. 40.3
- It was plain to them all that Colonel Fitzwilliam came because he had pleasure in their society, a persuasion which of course recommended him still more; and Elizabeth was reminded by her own satisfaction in being with him, as well as by his evident admiration of her, of her former favorite George Wickham; and though, in comparing them, she saw there was less captivating softness in Colonel Fitzwilliam's manners, she believed he might have the best informed mind.†
p. 176.3captivating = attracting and holding the interest (of someone)
- —her understanding excellent, her mind improved, and her manners captivating.†
p. 182.6 *
- Her father, captivated by youth and beauty, and that appearance of good humor which youth and beauty generally give, had married a woman whose weak understanding and illiberal mind had very early in their marriage put an end to all real affection for her.†
p. 228.1
- And we all know that Wickham has every charm of person and address that can captivate a woman.†
p. 270.1
Definition:
to attract and hold the interest (of someone)