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cativante

[kah-tee-VAHN-tuh]
adjectivepl: cativantes
captivating, charming, engaging
1. Capable of capturing and holding someone's attention or interest in a delightful way
The speaker gave a captivating presentation that kept everyone engaged.
O palestrante fez uma apresentação cativante que manteve todos engajados.
2. Attractive or appealing in manner or appearance
She has a captivating smile that draws people to her.
Ela tem um sorriso cativante que atrai as pessoas para perto dela.
NYC Slang
captivating, engaging, lit
Synonyms
encantadoratraentefascinantesedutorenvolventeinteressante
Antonyms
desagradávelchatoentediantemonótonorepulsivo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cativante
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cativante
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
cativante
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

uma pessoa cativante (a captivating person)
um sorriso cativante (a charming smile)
uma história cativante (a compelling story)
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