Captivatingly

/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that powerfully attracts and holds someone's interest or attention; in a charming or compelling manner.

Etymology

From captivating (the present participle of captivate) plus the adverbial suffix -ly, which describes how actions are performed or qualities are expressed.

Kelly Says

Performers and speakers who work with captivatingly delivered material understand a secret: it's not what you say but how you hold attention while saying it—the delivery becomes the prisoner-taking mechanism.

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