Cap″tive, 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.