Captive

Pronunciation

Origin

Ultimately from Latin captivus.

Full definition of captive

Noun

1. One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
• 1963, Margery Allingham, The China Governess Chapter 19, When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him. The captive made no resistance ….
2. One held prisoner.
3. (figurative) One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

Adjective

1. Held prisoner; not free; confined.
• MiltonA poor, miserable, captive thrall.
2. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
• ShakespeareEven in so short a space, my wonan's heart
  Grossly grew captive to his honey words.
3. Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.captive chains; captive hours