English English Dictionary
Result for Captive
Captive
(n.)
A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.
Captive
(n.)
One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
Captive
(a.)
Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.
Captive
(a.)
Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
Captive
(a.)
Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.
Captive
(v. t.)
To take prisoner; to capture.