Synonyms of fascination

fascination

noun

ˌfa-sə-ˈnā-shən 

as in appeal

the power of irresistible attraction

the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appeal
• attractiveness
• charm
• attraction
• allure
• glamour
• seductiveness
• captivation
• sweetness
• magnetism
• magic
• charisma
• enchantment
• desirability
• pizzazz
• witchery
• force field
• seduction
• animal magnetism
• oomph
• desirableness
• duende
• lure
• allurement
• delightfulness
• pleasantness
• niceness
• agreeableness
• sex appeal
• call
• pleasingness
• darlingness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repulsion
• repulsiveness
• unpleasantness
• offensiveness
• disagreeableness
• distastefulness
• obnoxiousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fascination

Watching polygamous families, Surya says, stirs pity, judgment and empathy in her, as well as fascination with the camaraderie, rivalry and sisterhood between the women. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Reactions, however, ranged from pure fascination and respect for his 12-year project to critics questioning whether Tomlin, who parted ways with the Steelers in January of this year, had devoted too much time to his virtual city. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Chalk it up to my obsession with Twin Peaks, affinity for mossy landscapes, and lifelong fascination with all things misty and mystic; the Pacific Northwest has always felt like a second home. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

Like that series, the new one—which Sherman has uncharacteristically given an official title, Fabric Matrons—came about through Sherman’s own fascination with Chanel as a brand. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026