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Captive1. (n.) A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another. 2. (n.) One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated. 3. (a.) Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement. 4. (a.) Subdued by love; charmed; captivated. 5. (a.) Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours. 6. (v. t.) To take prisoner; to capture.
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