fascinating Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to be interested or curious
   intrigue; fascinate.
   
2. verb to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
   grip; spellbind; fascinate; transfix.
   
   • The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
3. verb attract; cause to be enamored
   capture; entrance; bewitch; fascinate; enamour; trance; captivate; beguile; charm; catch; becharm; enchant; enamor.
   
   • She captured all the men's hearts
4. adjective satellite capable of arousing and holding the attention
   absorbing; riveting; engrossing; gripping.
   
   • a fascinating story
5. adjective satellite capturing interest as if by a spell
   captivating; bewitching; entrancing; enthralling; enchanting.
   
   • bewitching smile
   • Roosevelt was a captivating speaker
   • enchanting music
   • an enthralling book
   • antique papers of entrancing design
   • a fascinating woman

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