fascinating

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adjective

fas·​ci·​nat·​ing ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ How to pronounce fascinating (audio)
ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ
Synonyms of fascinating
: extremely interesting or charming : captivating
a fascinating documentary
gave a fascinating account of the expedition
fascinatingly
ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce fascinating (audio)
ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ-
adverb

fascinating

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present participle of fascinate

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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
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Pitaya has a fascinating growing process, and the tour offers a closer look at the varieties, plants, and flowers behind the fruit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 This looks like a fascinating three-way battle at the top, with a longtime critics’ fave in the fourth slot, possibly earning his first nomination. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Whether the Heat can snag a top guard without parting with Adebayo will be a fascinating story line during the next several years. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Amazon's smart home strategy just took a sudden, fascinating turn. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fascinating

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see fascinate

First Known Use

Adjective

1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fascinating was in 1618

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fascinating

adjective
fas·​ci·​nat·​ing
ˈfas-ə-ˌnāt-iŋ
: extremely interesting or charming
fascinatingly adverb
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