captive

Definition

  • n. an animal that is confined
  • n. a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion
  • adj. being in captivity
  • adj. giving or marked by complete attention to

Word forms

Plural
captives

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The soldier was taken as a captive during the battle.

  2. a.

    The audience was captivated by the magician's amazing tricks.