adjective
fascinating
Extremely interesting.
The guide shares fascinating stories about the town's oldest buildings.
Etymology
Latin fascinare meant to bewitch or enchant. Something fascinating figuratively holds attention as though it had cast a spell.
More examples
- I find it fascinating to watch bees work.
- Her research offers a fascinating glimpse into life underwater.
- The most fascinating part of the museum is its fossil collection.
Forms
fascinating · more fascinating · most fascinating
fascinate verb — To attract and hold someone's intense interest.
fascination noun — A feeling of intense interest in something.
Similar words
- captivating
- Emphasizes charm or appeal that holds someone's attention.
- absorbing
- Emphasizes holding attention so fully that distractions fade.
- intriguing
- Emphasizes arousing curiosity, often through mystery or surprise.