Definition of Captive
Captive
cap·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
taken and held as a prisoner, being imprisoned or confined;
e.g. I was held captive by the pirates after they boarded the ship.
(adjective)
held under control of another but having the appearance of independence;
e.g. Without a car, she was a captive in her own home.
(noun)
an involuntary capture, where one is unable to avoid watching or listening to something;
e.g. The ballet held the audience captive with its majestic performance.
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