fascinating

fas-ci-na-ting · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Extremely interesting or captivating; holding one's attention completely.

  2. 2.

    Extremely attractive or charming.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    absolutely fascinating — An emphatic way of expressing great interest

Related words

Antonyms: boring, dull, tedious, uninteresting
See also: captivating, fascinate, fascinated, interesting
Synonyms: captivating, engrossing, enthralling, intriguing

Etymology

From Latin fascinare ("to bewitch, enchant"), from fascinum ("spell, witchcraft"). The present participle form was adopted into English in the 17th century.