Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Captivating /kăp'-tĭv-ātˌ-ĭng/ · Cap·ti·va·ting · IPA /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ 01 a. Having power to captivate or charm; fascinating; as, captivating smiles. 1. Having power to captivate or charm; fascinating; as, captivating smiles.