captivation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
    fascination.
  2. noun a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
    enchantment; fascination; enthrallment.

WordNet

Cap"ti*va`tion noun
Etymology
L. capticatio.
Definitions
  1. The act of captivating. R.
    The captivation of our understanding. Bp. Hall.

Webster 1913