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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That’s a pity, because it makes fascinating reading, though not in a good way.
From Los Angeles Times
For fans of true crime, Raftery has written a fascinating biography and origin story about one of pop culture’s most emblematic serial killers, and his lasting bite on society.
From Los Angeles Times
"We did a quick Q&A with him before training and it was just fascinating to hear his insights into his world and his journey into getting to where he is now," said George.
From BBC
No one knew the truth; everyone found it fascinating.
From Literature
One of the most fascinating things inside chip fabrication plants, or fabs, is the intricate overhead transportation system that carries wafers from machine to machine.
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