Meaning of the word "be captivated by" in English

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be captivated by

US /bi kəp.tɪˈveɪtɪd baɪ/
UK /bi kəp.tɪˈveɪtɪd baɪ/

Idiom

to be strongly attracted to or fascinated by something or someone

Example:
She was completely captivated by the magician's performance.
The children were captivated by the stories their grandmother told.