Captivating and Drab

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Captivating adjective - Having an often mysterious or magical power to attract.

Usage example: a captivating performance by the young singing sensation

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Drab is an antonym for captivating.

Nearby Words: captivate, captivated

Drab adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Usage example: the new city hall promises to be another drab pile of masonry for the town

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Captivating is an antonym for drab.

Nearby Word: drably

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