To captivate means to attract others, fascinating or enchanting them. Some people are able to captivate with wit and charm, others with physical beauty, still others with intelligence. Notice the similarity between the verbs captivate and capture.

Is captivated positive?

I was gripped with fear." Captivated is usually a positive word and usually goes with being interested in something beautiful or very interesting. Gripped is usually negative and goes with words like fear.

How do you describe being captivated?

to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.