definition of
captive

[1] #1 captive n. [prisoner] a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war. wn

[2] #2 captive s. [confined, imprisoned, jailed] being in captivity. wn

[3] #3 captive n. an animal that is confined. wn

[4] #4 captive s. [absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped] giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought". wn

[5] #5 captive n. a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion. wn