noun🔗ShareOne who has been captured or is otherwise confined."The captive was finally released after two years in the jungle. "personlawmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne held prisoner."The zookeeper made sure the tiger, a captive in the enclosure, had enough food and water. "personlawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated."The captive audience listened intently to the inspiring speaker. "personhumancharactermindsoulemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo capture; to take captive."The zookeeper used a net to captive the escaped monkey. "militarywarpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHeld prisoner; not free; confined."The injured bird was a captive animal in the zoo. "statewarlawmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSubdued by love; charmed; captivated."Her charm was so captivating that the entire class was captive to her stories. "emotionmindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine."captive chains; captive hours"lawstatepolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
