fascinating
adjective
fas·ci·nat·ing
ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ 
ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ
: extremely interesting or charming : captivating
a fascinating documentary
gave a fascinating account of the expedition
Examples of fascinating in a Sentence
the fascinating cities and peoples of central Asia have been intriguing travelers at least since the time of Marco Polo
the fascinating—but dubious—legend that Pocahontas rescued John Smith from certain death
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The last time Inter visited Barcelona for a Champions League semi-final, back in April 2010, the night teemed with fascinating subplots.
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Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Over the years, the city has developed a thriving drinking and dining scene that encompasses spirits and cultures from all across the globe, and there’s no shortage of fascinating educational institutions to visit as well, with topics spanning from sports to fine arts to wildlife conservation.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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Big Wolf is always good for a great quotable, and there’s really nothing like this out right now, making for a fun, fascinating listen.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
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Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Over the years, the city has developed a thriving drinking and dining scene that encompasses spirits and cultures from all across the globe, and there’s no shortage of fascinating educational institutions to visit as well, with topics spanning from sports to fine arts to wildlife conservation.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
Big Wolf is always good for a great quotable, and there’s really nothing like this out right now, making for a fun, fascinating listen.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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