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Definition of fascinating

fascinating

/ˈfæs.ə.neɪ.tɪŋ/
fas · ci · nat · ing
Adverb:fascinatingly
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• adjective

1

Extremely interesting, engaging, or charming; capable of capturing and holding one's complete attention.

Example

"The professor delivered a fascinating lecture on the architecture of ancient civilizations."

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• Nearby Words

fascicularia
fascinate
fascinatedly
fascinating
fascinatingly
fascination
fascinator

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb fascinate, which comes from Latin fascinare ('to bewitch or enchant'), from fascinum ('a spell or witchcraft').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fascinating. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fascinating
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