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Meaning of captive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

captive

Pronunciation:/ˈkæptɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.

  2. One held prisoner.

  3. One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

verb

Definitions

  1. To capture; to take captive.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Held prisoner; not free; confined.

  2. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.

  3. Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.

    Example: captive chains; captive hours