'Captivation' definitions:

Definition of 'captivation'

(from WordNet)
noun
The state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) [syn: fascination, captivation]
noun
A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual [syn: captivation, enchantment, enthrallment, fascination]

Definition of 'Captivation'

From: GCIDE
  • Captivation \Cap"ti*va`tion\, n. [L. capticatio.] The act of captivating. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • The captivation of our understanding. --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]