Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets.
The magician's performance was (captivating) and held the audience spellbound.

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of the given word is (d) Boring.
Captivating: Something that attracts or holds attention strongly because of its beauty or charm. (हिंदी अर्थ: मोहित करने वाला, आकर्षक)
Example: The storyteller had a captivating way of narrating incidents.
Boring: Something dull, uninteresting, or lacking excitement. (हिंदी अर्थ: उबाऊ, नीरस)
Example: The speech was so boring that many people left halfway through.
Synonyms: Enchanting, Fascinating, Gripping, Engaging.
Antonyms: Boring, Dull, Uninteresting, Tedious.
Meanings of all the given options:
· (a) Gripping: Very exciting or interesting. (रोमांचक, दिलचस्प)
· (b) Enchanting: Delightfully charming or magical. (मोहक, जादुई)
· (c) Fascinating: Extremely interesting or captivating. (आकर्षक, लुभावना)
· (d) Boring: Not interesting or exciting. (नीरस, उबाऊ) ✅