fascinating

adjective

fas·​ci·​nat·​ing ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ 

ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ

: extremely interesting or charming : captivating

a fascinating documentary

gave a fascinating account of the expedition

fascinatingly

ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ-lē 

ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ-

adverb

Synonyms

• alluring
• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• charming
• elfin
• enchanting
• engaging
• entrancing
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• seductive

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 on the Web

This fascinating discovery could play a big role in the future of weight loss treatments for humans. —New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025

Join us for a fascinating look at the near future at Clavius Base! Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. —Space.com Staff, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2025

Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025

The final three decades of the 20th century saw a fascinating transformation of the Ferrari grand tourer (GT) that, in many ways, came full circle by the time the clock ticked 2000. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see fascinate

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

fascinating

adjective

fas·​ci·​nat·​ing

ˈfas-ə-ˌnāt-iŋ

: extremely interesting or charming

fascinatingly adverb