captiven.[L. captivus, fr. capere to take: cf. F. captif. See Caitiff.]1. A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.()Then, when I am thy captive, talk of chains. (Milton.)2. One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.()a.1. Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.()A poor, miserable, captive thrall. (Milton.)2. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.()Even in so short a space, my wonan's heart
Grossly grew captive to his honey words. (Shak.)3. Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.()v. t. To take prisoner; to capture.()Their inhabitans slaughtered and captived. (Burke.)