Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Captive.
How to pronounce captive:
US
Captive - as a noun
A person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prisoner10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unfortunate14unfortunate personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An animal that is confined
A person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion
Captive - as an adjective satellite
Giving or marked by complete attention to
Example: "That engrossed look of rapt delight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absorbed13engrossed11enwrapped17intent6rapt6wrapped15Captive - as a verb
To capture; to take captive.
Captive - as an adjective
Held prisoner; not free; confined.
Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.
Example: "Captive chains; captive hours"
Example Sentences
"The captive pleaded for mercy."
"The captives were rescued by a team of commandos."
"The captives were held in inhumane conditions."
"The captives were chained to the walls."
"The captives escaped from their prison cell."
Word Game Points
Is CAPTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, captive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CAPTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is CAPTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, captive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCAPTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is CAPTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, captive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCAPTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
