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

What makes the rivalry so fascinating from major to major is that these two champions are now reacting to each other’s styles in real time.

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She says she’s had fascinating discussions with people in other states and countries including Australia, India and Egypt.

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It was just fascinating to me to see how powerful humor was.

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And one more fascinating thing – this was all framed around a conversation about the Conservatives or Labour.

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He adds that it is incredibly exciting and fascinating to better understand what happens near a black hole using sophisticated numerical codes.

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Related Words

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