1
as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the fascinating cities and peoples of central Asia have been intriguing travelers at least since the time of Marco Polo
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
the fascinating—but dubious—legend that Pocahontas rescued John Smith from certain death
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in charming
to attract or delight as if by magic
for years the zoo's family of giant pandas have fascinated visitors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in enchanting
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
3
as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
the subject of artificial intelligence fascinates me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fascinating
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Here are seven fascinating facts that reveal why black holes continue to challenge our understanding of the universe.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascinating
Adjective
With a unique combination of some of the world’s most beautiful desert, empty roads and excellent hiking in the Atlas Mountains, plus fascinating food and culture, Morocco has been hot lately.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Here are seven fascinating facts that reveal why black holes continue to challenge our understanding of the universe.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Verb
Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascinating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinating
Adjective
-
This condominium also has another appealing feature.
-
Rushing in and risking a possible violation is not an appealing gamble.
Adjective
-
That could perhaps create more pressure for Burrows to have a strong outing Tuesday, or create an interesting conversation around Arrighetti.
-
Well, its’ interesting because for many years the Republican Party revered Reagan much more than Nixon, partly because Reagan was a successful president and Nixon, of course, ended his presidency in disgrace.
Verb
-
Still, there’s something that feels small about this particular story, charming enough in the moment and almost instantly forgettable the moment the credits roll.
-
So there's a very famous example of Fidel Castro inviting Ted Turner down to Cuba and charming him and then being on the program.
Verb
-
The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
-
That studio bosses of today don’t care about enchanting audiences.
Verb
-
The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
-
His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
Adjective
-
Were any of those characters as charismatic or interesting as minor figures from Game of Thrones, such as Gendry, Tormund or Olenna?
-
Perhaps its most red card-worthy offense was relegating Kuno Becker’s charismatic lead — the series’ only mainstay — to bit part, focusing instead on two new England internationals without an ounce of personality.
Adjective
-
What Dave Gallagher and the AnimSchool Studios team have achieved is remarkable, creating a visually stunning, emotionally engaging series that has already built a passionate audience through its own merit.
-
Mahjong, which is strategic, social and mentally engaging, fits squarely into that category.
Verb
-
Obviously, Donnie being over there was enticing to me.
-
For American diners of diverse backgrounds, chop suey struck an enticing balance between novelty and decipherability, which propelled it to national popularity even as the US government moved to exclude Chinese laborers from entering the country in 1882.
Cite this Entry
“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinating. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
