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adjective

Definition of fascinatednext
as in charmed

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fascinated

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verb

past tense of fascinate
1
as in delighted
to attract or delight as if by magic for years the zoo's family of giant pandas have fascinated visitors

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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

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3
as in interested
to hold the attention of the subject of artificial intelligence fascinates me

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Recent Examples of fascinated
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
  1. charmed
  2. enchanted
  3. captivated
  4. thrilled
  5. intrigued
  6. enticed
  7. immersed
  8. bewitched
Adjective
  • Last film: Licorice Pizza (2021) P.T.A., as he is affectionately known, has had a charmed life, awards-wise; ironically, the only time he’s ever struck out was with 2002’s Punch Drunk Love, believed by many to be one of his best movies.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Like Sylvester, buyers were also charmed and impressed by Cox and Pearl.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of charmed
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
Definition of enchanted
Adjective
  • Iconic shows like Survivor, Big Brother, The Voice, American Idol, The Challenge, and The Amazing Race have earned high ratings and captivated audiences for years, paving the way and showcasing a diverse array of talent and personalities.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The iconic actor was best known for her iconic role as Brenda Walsh in the teen 1990s drama Beverly Hills 90210, was also one of the leads in Charmed and captivated audiences with her dynamic performances and strong screen presence.
    — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of captivated
Verb
  • Parents of college students who are home for the holidays are thrilled.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
  • That's new, and not everyone is thrilled about it.
    — John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrilled
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
Definition of intrigued
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
Definition of enticed
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
Definition of immersed
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
Definition of bewitched

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