fascinating

adjective

fas·​ci·​nat·​ing ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ How to pronounce fascinating (audio)
ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ
: 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

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
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Each episode of the series was filmed as one continuous shot, which was a fascinating creative choice. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025 Join us for this fascinating discussion. Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Space.com Staff, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025 Malta’s fascinating historical landmarks may be more well-known, but its lesser-appreciated yet awe-inspiring landscapes have become hotspots for big- and small-screen productions. AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025 From helping a gobbler land the ladies to intimidating his rivals, the turkey snood is a fascinating adaptation. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fascinating

Word History

Etymology

see fascinate

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fascinating was in 1618

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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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fascinating

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

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