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

fascinatingly

ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ-lē 

ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ-

adverb

Synonyms

• appealing
• charismatic
• attractive
• charming
• interesting
• enchanting
• seductive

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

Recent Examples on the Web

No matter the cut and contour of the songs, the answer is always fascinating. —Walden Green, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025

Her appetite for life's most fascinating experiences is matched only by her desire to help fuel readers' own hungers and aspirations. —Sarah Perez, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

The sense of smell is complex and fascinating — and in many ways still mysterious. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2025

The fluctuations are what make watching the 162-game grind all the more fascinating and make those able to stave them off feel greater than mortal. —Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

see fascinate

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fascinating

• abdicating
• abrogating
• activating
• actuating
• advocating
• aggravating
• aggregating
• agitating
• allocating
• alternating
• animating
• annotating

Kids Definition

fascinating

adjective

fas·​ci·​nat·​ing

ˈfas-ə-ˌnāt-iŋ

: extremely interesting or charming

fascinatingly adverb