fascinating

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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

fascinating

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present participle of fascinate

Synonyms of fascinating

Adjective

• appealing
• charismatic
• attractive
• charming
• interesting
• enchanting
• seductive

Examples of fascinating in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Through its authentic portrayal of professional equestrian sport, the show aims to offer a rare glimpse into a fascinating world, one that’s defined by prestige, pressure to perform and tradition. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

There’s a fascinating synchronicity between the current real-world anxiety and the film industry’s sudden interest in dense studies of the tech world’s dark underbelly. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

You’re surrounded by some of the city’s most important historical landmarks—but the history tucked away within the hotel is just as fascinating as everything that surrounds it. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Funny, sharp, and a fascinating dissection of how money works inside a family. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see fascinate

First Known Use

Adjective

1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fascinating

• abdicating
• abrogating
• activating
• actuating
• advocating
• aggravating
• aggregating
• agitating
• allocating
• alternating
• animating
• annotating

Kids Definition

fascinating

adjective

fas·​ci·​nat·​ing

ˈfas-ə-ˌnāt-iŋ

: extremely interesting or charming

fascinatingly adverb