How to use "captivating" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "captivating" in popular movie and book plots

  • Magdalena is a mature woman who meets a captivating young man.  - El sol sale para todos
  • A story of greed, lust, and unreasonable hate; but most of all, a captivating romance.  - Countess (novel)
  • Here, she will meet Mariano, a gorgeous and handsome ecologist, who will end up captivating her.  - Esperanza del corazón
  • It is captivating to see Gulaal fighting spiritedly, making intelligent choices and taking over the responsibilities of her family.  - Gulaal (TV series)
  • In the satiric tradition of Misery, Buffalo 66, Secretary and Black Snake Moan comes this captivating black comedy about the ties that bind.  - Puppy (film)
  • The son of Constancio Belmonte, Alejandro, is interested in Milagros because of her captivating spirit.  - Al diablo con los guapos
  • One ordinary day, on his way to work, Vishal meets Roma (Geeta Basra), a beautiful, captivating woman.  - The Train (2007 film)
  • The Last Lear becomes a captivating reflection on the comparative artifices of stagecraft and cinema.  - The Last Lear
  • Once in Thailand, they meet a captivating Australian man who calls himself Nick Parks.  - Brokedown Palace
  • Actress Sarah Bernhardt performs at the city's Municipal Theater, captivating the local audience enthralled by French culture.  - A Samba for Sherlock
  • After steady reflection, he or she realizes that the painting's "absolute life-likeliness' of expression is the captivating feature.  - The Oval Portrait
  • Susannah finds Tristan captivating but loves Samuel.  - Legends of the Fall
  • Jake follows this up with a captivating closing statement.  - A Time to Kill (Grisham novel)
  • Quentin happens upon a 19th-century portrait of a blonde woman with captivating green eyes that seem to mesmerize him.  - Night of Dark Shadows

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