captive
noun
The noun captive refers to a person, animal, or thing that has been taken or confined by force or by someone's will, and is not able to escape or leave their captors or place of confinement. A captive can be a prisoner of war, a hostage, a person held for ransom, an animal kept in captivity, or an object held in bondage.
adjective
The adjective "captive" describes something or someone that is in captivity, held captive, or confined against their will. It can be used to describe a person, animal, or thing that is physically restrained or imprisoned and unable to escape.
Example
noun
- The chef added a few capers to the salad to give it a tangy flavor.
- The thief pulled off a daring caper by stealing the diamond from the museum.
- The group of friends went on a wild caper through the city, causing mischief along the way.
adjective
- The captive animal looked sad and restless in its small enclosure.
- The prisoner managed to escape from his captive state and ran for his life.
- The group of tourists felt like captive passengers on the crowded tour bus.