Synonyms of fascinated

fascinated 1 of 2

adjective

as in charmed

Related Words

• charmed
• enchanted
• captivated
• entranced
• bewitched
• obsessed
• foolish
• silly
• wild
• gone (on)
• mad (about)
• hung up (on)
• crazy (about or over)
• nuts (about)
• enraptured (by)
• infatuated (with)
• enamored (of)
• besotted (by)
• gaga (over)
• dotty (over)

Dissimilar Words

• unimpressed
• cool
• detached
• disillusioned
• disenchanted
• unenchanted
• heart-free

fascinated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of fascinate

1

as in delighted

to attract or delight as if by magic

for years the zoo's family of giant pandas have fascinated visitors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delighted
• enchanted
• interested
• charmed
• intrigued
• enticed
• captivated
• pleased
• seduced
• tempted
• bewitched
• killed
• beguiled
• lured
• magnetized
• allured
• drew
• witched
• wiled
• entranced
• gratified
• enthralled
• pulled
• enraptured
• wooed
• disarmed
• invited
• arrested
• appealed (to)
• beckoned
• courted
• solicited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgusted
• offended
• annoyed
• revolted
• repelled
• tired
• bored
• displeased
• irked
• wearied

2

as in enchanted

to hold the attention of as if by a spell

I can gaze at the sea for hours, fascinated by the never-ending waves crashing upon the shore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enchanted
• thrilled
• gripped
• mesmerized
• hypnotized
• enthralled
• arrested
• spellbound
• entranced
• caught up
• enraptured
• involved
• bedazzled
• charmed
• engrossed
• engaged
• bewitched
• beguiled
• absorbed

3

as in interested

to hold the attention of

the subject of artificial intelligence fascinates me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interested
• intrigued
• immersed
• occupied
• involved
• attracted
• engrossed
• gripped
• busied
• enthralled
• engaged
• bemused
• enchanted
• absorbed
• distracted
• preoccupied
• captivated
• obsessed
• enwrapped
• mesmerized
• charmed
• caught up
• bewitched
• caught one's eye
• hypnotized
• allured
• beguiled
• monopolized
• hogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• tired
• wearied
• jaded
• palled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fascinated

Adjective

What family is without a person of any age who at times is excited, curious or fascinated or wants to show off for friends? — Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

The promise of nuclear fusion as an energy source has fascinated scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs since the 1950s. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026

Forti became fascinated with the animals in the city’s zoo, drawn to their repetitive pacing movements. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026

Meanwhile, people on the street are just fascinated by the strangely naked corner. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

Getty Images Hollywood remains fascinated by artificial intelligence as a subject. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The Sicilian volcano has erupted several times a year, and glassy peaks of over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) have fascinated scientists for decades. — Refractor, 27 July 2026

At the same time, fascinated engineers around the world were examining the same pictures and videos as everyone else. — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

As a linguist who studies language, meaning and culture, I am fascinated by these marketing mishaps, which highlight a long-standing challenge for global brands. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Verb

One thing people are fascinated by is the relationships between women in WWE. — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 July 2026

He had long been fascinated by historical fiction, but had never had the opportunity to create a work of his own. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026

After all, what are the pirate-ship kitchens Bourdain recounts early in Kitchen Confidential if not a more dangerous, adult version of the juvenile hijinks that have always fascinated Johnson? — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Our day together was engaging and dynamic and proved to be an authentic lens into a culture and destination that’s fascinated me for years. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

We’re introduced, in a kingdom under the seas ruled by merpeople, to an idealistic and sweet-hearted redheaded mermaid princess fascinated by the human world; in this version, Lara. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Jublin was fascinated by great orators—especially political heavyweights like former French president Jacques Chirac. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

Justin Belote, for instance, a high school English teacher and poet from Staunton, Virginia, is fascinated by ancient Greek philosophy and history. — Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026

Jeb has always been fascinated by the heroic deeds of gunslingers, despite the Quaker teachings of nonviolence. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 July 2026