captive

1. 1

   One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.

   • I envy not in any moods ⁠The captive void of noble rage, ⁠The linnet born within the cage, That never knew the summer woods: […]
2. 2

   One held prisoner.

3. 3

   One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.figuratively

4. 4

   A captive insurance company, a subsidiary of a company used as its internal insurer.

1. 1

   Held prisoner; not free; confined.not-comparable

   • A poor, miserable, captive thrall.
2. 2

   Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.not-comparable

   • Even in so short a space, my woman's heart / Grossly grew captive to his honey words.
3. 3

   Of or relating to bondage or confinement; serving to confine.not-comparable

   • captive chains; captive hours

ant. non-captive · noncaptive

1. 1

   To capture; to take captive.archaictransitive