Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈkæptɪv/
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ˈkæptɪv
Noun
One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
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I envy not in any moods The captive void of noble rage, The linnet born within the cage, That never knew the summer woods: […]
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When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him. The captive made no resistance[…].
One held prisoner.
One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
Usage- Figurative
A captive insurance company, a subsidiary of a company used as its internal insurer.
Adjective
Held prisoner; not free; confined.
Usage- not-comparable
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A poor, miserable, captive thrall.
Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
Usage- not-comparable
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Even in so short a space, my woman's heart / Grossly grew captive to his honey words.
Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.
Usage- not-comparable
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captive chains; captive hours
Verb
To capture; to take captive.
Usage- Archaic
- Transitive
Adjective
being in captivity
- Synonyms
giving or marked by complete attention to
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that engrossed look of rapt delight
enwrapped in dreams
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rapt with wonder
wrapped in thought
Noun
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
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an animal that is confined
a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion
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