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

"It's a fascinating next step in our pursuit to best tell the human story of the victims in a wider context."

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To me, one of the most fascinating things about the Helicron is that it is a mystery.

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A fascinating blend of cultural and historical influences, the Japanese archipelago feels a world apart from Tokyo, Kyoto and other tourist hot spots in the country.

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When seen in concert, however, their art becomes a fascinating and nuanced mirror of the decades-long, formative dialogue that would visibly shape their paintings.

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On a recent trip, I realized that this complexity, even dissonance, makes Okinawa one of the most fascinating and unusual places to visit in Japan right now.

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Related Words

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