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

If so, that would be fascinating, though perhaps not surprising. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024

For a fascinating lesson in cheesemaking, book a visit to one of Parma’s dairies to learn how authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced. —Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024

What's particularly fascinating is how impolite behaviors can cascade through organizations. —Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. —Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024

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