fascinating
Americanadjective
adjective
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arousing great interest
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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
Etymology
Origin of fascinating
First recorded in 1640–50; fascinat(e) + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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“Fusion is fascinating and it has this massive potential,” said Brandt.
From Barron's
It’s a fascinating way to see songs, airs and symphonies: full of lost moments and feelings, waiting to stir within us and leap before our eyes.
Which he opts for in his matchday 23 will be fascinating.
From BBC
Roher said the process of making a feature film had been fascinating, not least because after years in documentary, he was suddenly working with actors.
From Barron's
It will be fascinating to see if the 'Carrick effect' can last but even when Arsenal make changes I always think they will get the job done.
From BBC
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