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

Example Sentences

“When Joan makes certain statements about herself in her early essays, she’s not actually describing herself,” says Anolik, who considers the contrast between the two writers fascinating.

From Los Angeles Times

“The results are fascinating, and I am really excited to see that there is potential for life in the Uranian system,” she told BBC News.

From BBC

"Witnessing how they slowly transition to a typical cydippid larva as if they were going back in time, was simply fascinating," Soto-Angel said in a statement.

From Salon

"This fascinating finding will open the door for many important discoveries. It will be interesting to reveal the molecular mechanism driving reverse development, and what happens to the animal's nerve net during this process."

From Salon

The country is moving fast and it’s so fascinating to see how much development is happening in terms of art.

From Salon

Related Words

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