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

Derived Forms

• ˈfasciˌnatingly, adverb

Other Words From

• fasci·nating·ly adverb
• half-fasci·nating adjective
• half-fasci·nating·ly adverb
• quasi-fasci·nating adjective
• quasi-fasci·nating·ly adverb
• un·fasci·nating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fascinating¹

First recorded in 1640–50; fascinat(e) + -ing ²

Related Words

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