fascinating

adjective fas·ci·nat·ing \ ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ , ˈfa-sə-ˌnā- \

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

Definition of fascinating

: extremely interesting or charming : captivating

a fascinating documentary

gave a fascinating account of the expedition

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fascinatingly

play \ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ-lē, ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-\ adverb

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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 of fascinating from the Web

Seeing the peeling walls, ripped furniture, and original fixtures is equally fascinating and haunting.

— emily selter, Town & Country, "The Southern Charm Guide to Charleston," 3 Apr. 2018
But Reed’s reporting also prompted many a discussion about the podcast’s journalistic standards: Are stories that dig into fascinating but private aspects people’s lives virtuous or voyeuristic?

— eliana dockterman, Time, "The 50 Best Podcasts to Listen to Right Now," 30 Mar. 2018
But the most fascinating part of CMF is the weight savings.

— kyle mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "The United States' Next Tank Could Be Protected by 'Steel Foam'," 28 Mar. 2018
As Abigail Adams, Carol Bielefeld will present a lively portrait of one of the most fascinating and remarkable women in our nation's history.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Windsor Edition," 27 Mar. 2018
His increasing glimpses of that, as well as the struggles that stood in the way of sustaining that success, have been one of the most fascinating threads through this decade for the Orioles.

— jon meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Q&A: Orioles' Kevin Gausman seeking consistency after two straight uneven seasons," 25 Mar. 2018
Perhaps most fascinating of all, graphene has the uncanny ability to turn all things black.

— emilie branch, Allure, "Graphene Allows You to Safely Dye Your Hair Black and Tame Flyaways, Says Study," 21 Mar. 2018
This dark, upscale haven of marble and crystal continues to produce some of the city’s most elegant and fascinating spirits-forward cocktails.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Best: Juniper Tar," 8 Mar. 2018
What Kehrli has found most fascinating about the folks who attend the expo is that attendees range from ultra-conservative to extremely liberal.

— sheryl devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Expo offers advice on survival, green living at fairgrounds," 6 Mar. 2018

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