fascinating

[fas-uh-ney-ting]

adjective

1. of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating.

   a fascinating story;

   fascinating jewelry.

fascinating

/ ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. arousing great interest

2. enchanting or alluring

   a fascinating woman

Other Word Forms

• fascinatingly adverb
• half-fascinating adjective
• half-fascinatingly adverb
• quasi-fascinating adjective
• quasi-fascinatingly adverb
• unfascinating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fascinating¹

First recorded in 1640–50; fascinat(e) + -ing ²

Example Sentences

One of the most fascinating things for me when I watch modern-day football is that it feels like no-one values defending properly any more.

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In Andy’s words, “we are at a fascinating juncture in the markets.”

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Beyond architecture by famous architects, there’s a vast—and wider—category of fascinating everyday buildings.

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“A company like Urban is a fascinating business that doesn’t make any money yet,” says Rob Brewis, head of emerging markets at Aubrey Capital Management.

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Potentially fascinating subject matter, no doubt, but also a snooze, Nile tells Aggie.

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Related Words

• alluring 
• appealing 
• captivating 
• charming 
• compelling 
• delightful 
• enchanting 
• engaging 
• engrossing 
• glamorous 
• gripping 
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• riveting