fascinating

/'fæsineitiɳ/
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fascinating

A child listens to a fascinating story.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Extremely interesting and holding attention completely: Describes something that captures interest powerfully, as if by magic or charm.
    • Capable of arousing and holding the attention: Describes something that is very engaging and absorbing.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The documentary about deep-sea creatures was absolutely fascinating.
    • She has a fascinating collection of stories from her travels.
    • I find the process of how languages evolve to be truly fascinating.
Advanced Usage
  • "to find something fascinating": To consider something extremely interesting.
    • I find his research into ancient civilizations completely fascinating.
  • Used in comparisons:
    • The book is more fascinating than the movie adaptation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fascinate (verb): To attract and hold the interest of someone.
    • The idea of space travel has always fascinated me.
  • Fascination (noun): The state of being very interested or attracted.
    • She stared at the painting with great fascination.
Synonyms
  • Captivating: Attracting and holding interest; charming.
  • Enthralling: Capturing one's complete attention as if by spell.
  • Engrossing: Absorbing all one's attention or interest.
  • Compelling: Evoking interest or attention in a powerful way.
Antonyms
  • Boring: Not interesting; tedious.
  • Dull: Lacking interest or excitement.
  • Uninteresting: Failing to attract or hold attention.
Related Phrases
  • A fascinating insight: A very interesting and revealing understanding.
    • The interview provided a fascinating insight into the artist's creative process.
  • A fascinating subject/topic: An area of study or discussion that is very engaging.
    • Quantum physics is a fascinating subject for many students.
fascinating

A child listens to a fascinating story.

Adjective
  1. capturing interest as if by a spell
    • bewitching smile
    • Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
    • enchanting music
    • an enthralling book
    • antique papers of entrancing design
    • a fascinating woman
  2. capable of arousing and holding the attention
    • a fascinating story

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