as in charmed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in delighted
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 enchanted
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 interested
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 fascinated
Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.
—Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Scientists have been fascinated by hailstone formation for decades, specifically how these icy spheres develop inside storm clouds.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Pop culture has been fascinated with revisiting the music and fashion of the late ’90s and early 2000s for much of the past year.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
North Carolina State PhD student and Paper co-author Haitao Qing told Popular Science he is fascinated by the ways rays and other marine animals propel themselves with remarkable energy efficiency.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
The Instagram post quickly gained traction, with viewers fascinated by the layered family dynamics and the grand revelation.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Pell equations fascinated many of the modern era’s greatest mathematical minds, from Pierre de Fermat to Leonhard Euler.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
The county’s shift over the last decade from deeply red to a more politically and demographically diverse region has fascinated the public for years.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.
—Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Scientists have been fascinated by hailstone formation for decades, specifically how these icy spheres develop inside storm clouds.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Pop culture has been fascinated with revisiting the music and fashion of the late ’90s and early 2000s for much of the past year.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
North Carolina State PhD student and Paper co-author Haitao Qing told Popular Science he is fascinated by the ways rays and other marine animals propel themselves with remarkable energy efficiency.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
The Instagram post quickly gained traction, with viewers fascinated by the layered family dynamics and the grand revelation.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Pell equations fascinated many of the modern era’s greatest mathematical minds, from Pierre de Fermat to Leonhard Euler.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
The county’s shift over the last decade from deeply red to a more politically and demographically diverse region has fascinated the public for years.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
Adjective
-
The charmed relationship between Torrey Pines and the PGA Tour is in large part due to Woods, an 82-time winner and 15-time major champion.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
-
The director had a charmed and normal childhood, by all accounts; he was born in Montana but moved all over the country as a kid, living in Washington, North Carolina, Idaho, and Virginia at various points.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
16 Dec. 2024
-
The Royal Shakespeare Company enchanted on their Chicago return.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Hundreds stood captivated before the stage, including college students Yaox Hern and Ken Ong from Malaysia.—
Autumn Alvarez,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
-
Sammy Sosa approaches the spotlight again Steele was only a toddler during the home run chase of 1998 when Sosa and Mark McGwire pursued the single-season record and captivated fans across the country.—
Sahadev Sharma,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
That's new, and not everyone is thrilled about it.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Dec. 2024
-
Parents of college students who are home for the holidays are thrilled.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
As a bourbon reviewer who enjoys the flavor of spirits but has always been easily prone to hangovers, Eric Burke was intrigued.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
-
The findings intrigued physicist Richard Taylor of the University of Oregon, whose work over the last 20 years includes analyzing fractal patterns in the paintings of Jackson Pollock.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Today, consumers are less interested in foreign brands, more cost conscious and enticed by local rivals that are popping up on corners all around the country offering something a little different.—
Alexandra Stevenson,
New York Times,
19 Dec. 2024
-
In this void, the national body trade has flourished, fueled by tens of thousands of Americans who donate their bodies or the bodies of relatives each year, often enticed by the promise of free or discounted cremation after the bodies are used.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC News,
11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In another photo, the trio of ladies were immersed in conversation, as was Chalamet, and all four stars were smiling.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
-
Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
With a starry coven assembled, make no mistake, this Disney+ series will leave you bewitched, bothered, and Hahn-obsessed.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Sep. 2024
-
This is more like a bewitched hell.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2022
Cite this Entry
“Fascinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinated. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share