captivations
States of fascination
Captivations is the plural of captivation—the state of being completely absorbed or fascinated by something.
The word carries a sense of being held spellbound, as if captured: Her captivations with obscure historical figures led her down endless research paths.
The plural suggests multiple instances or sources of fascination.
Enticing someone romantically
- temptationUrge toward the unwise
- enticementSomething that attracts
- beguilementCharming manipulation of attention
- magnetismForce between poles
attractiveness · appeal · lure · glamour · allurement · desirability · invitation · siren
Completely capturing one's attention
- bewitchmentMagical influence over someone
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- witchcraftPractice of supernatural magic
- incantationSpoken magical formula
conjuration · wizardry · hex · magical · enchanter · fairy-tale · mythos · talisman
Secret plotting or fascination
- engrossmentTotal absorption in something
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- enthralmentComplete absorption of attention
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
immersion · preoccupation · rapt attention · wonder · amazement · astonishment · curiosity · obsession
seduction
Enticing someone romantically
- temptationUrge toward the unwise
- enticementSomething that attracts
- beguilementCharming manipulation of attention
magnetism · attractiveness · appeal · lure · glamour · allurement · desirability · invitation · siren · charm
spellbinding
Completely capturing one's attention
- bewitchmentMagical influence over someone
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- witchcraftPractice of supernatural magic
incantation · conjuration · wizardry · hex · magical · enchanter · fairy-tale · mythos · talisman · amulet
intrigue
Secret plotting or fascination
- engrossmentTotal absorption in something
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- enthralmentComplete absorption of attention
fixation · immersion · preoccupation · rapt attention · wonder · amazement · astonishment · curiosity · obsession · riveting
captivationsboredom
Weary disinterest from monotony
indifference · disinterest · ennui · tedium · apathy
captivationsrepulsions
Acts of driving away
revulsions · disenchantments · aversions · disgust · repugnance