Definition of Captive
Captive
cap·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
A person or animal that is held prisoner or confined.
e.g. The captive animal was finally released back into the wild.
(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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