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fascinating

/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/adjective4 syllables

Fascinating means: capturing interest as if by a spell.

Synonyms for fascinating12

adjective, as in capturing interest as if by a spell

bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, attractive

adjective, as in capable of arousing and holding the attention

absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting, interesting

also used for fascinating

alluring

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What does fascinating mean?2

adjective

1

capturing interest as if by a spell“bewitching smile”

2

capable of arousing and holding the attention“a fascinating story”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Fascinating in a sentence

  • Desert landscapes, even though arid, shelter a wide variety of fascinating wildlife.samir_t
  • The world of chess is fascinating, mysterious, fun, deep.carlosalberto
  • Richa's theories can be very fascinating, even if they are implausible.sabretou
  • We want to make learning effective, interesting, and fascinating.astyng
  • It was a fascinating story, and he told it well.AlanF_US
  • I believe that narrating one's life experiences can be a fascinating inner journey.felidad
  • I found what you said about global warming fascinating.lucasmg123
  • Recker is interested in natural dyes because he finds them fascinating.Hybrid

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