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

"I think it presented so much that was beguiling to contemporaries, but also clearly that Bowie himself found fascinating."

From BBC

Cathy Tyers, the team's dendrochronologist, said: "I hope that this research adds further to its fascinating story and contributes to its remarkable legacy."

From BBC

"Frequently packed with fascinating detail, Lowry's distinctive images of industrial scenes and people have timeless appeal."

From BBC

Nevertheless, his account of how he realized that layering hyperlinks could “connect everyone” and why he chose to keep his source code open to the public is truly fascinating.

From Los Angeles Times

"The movie is really about the psychology of an athlete, which I find fascinating in every sport - that kind of 'leave it all on the field' mentality," he added.

From BBC

Related Words

• alluring 
• appealing 
• captivating 
• charming 
• compelling 
• delightful 
• enchanting 
• engaging 
• engrossing 
• glamorous 
• gripping 
• intriguing www.thesaurus.com
• riveting