fascinating

adjective

fas·​ci·​nat·​ing ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ 

ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-

: extremely interesting or charming : captivating

a fascinating documentary

gave a fascinating account of the expedition

fascinatingly

ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ-lē 

ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-

adverb

Synonyms

• alluring
• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• charming
• elfin
• enchanting
• engaging
• entrancing
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• 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

These early tune-up scenes are the best parts of Road Diary, and a fascinating look at how these musicians, most of whom have played together for over 50 years, work their way through a catalog of old and new songs. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024

Given that Quisling came from a family with four generations of clergymen, his conversations with Olsen provide fascinating philosophical duels in New Testament understanding. —Alissa Simon, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024

In revealing how the prairie was consumed by colonization and agricultural practices time has proven detrimental, Smarsh’s piece is equal parts fascinating history and ecology lesson. —Peter Rubin, Longreads, 6 Sep. 2024

Each of these encounters is fascinating, appalling, outrageous, and exhausting. —Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see fascinate

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

fascinating

adjective

fas·​ci·​nat·​ing

ˈfas-ə-ˌnāt-iŋ

: extremely interesting or charming

fascinatingly adverb