Captivation

n.

1.

The act of captivating. The captivation of our understanding. - Bp. Hall.

Noun	1.	captivation - the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) Synonyms: fascination
	2.	captivation - a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual Synonyms: enchantment, enthrallment, fascination

becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, enchantment, entrance, fascinate, fascination, spell, trance