Captivating and Horrendous

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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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Horrendous is an antonym for captivating.

Nearby Words: captivate, captivated

Horrendous adjective - Causing fear.

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Captivating is an antonym for horrendous.

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