Definition of Fascinating

1. Adjective. Capable of arousing and holding the attention. "A fascinating story"

Exact synonyms: Absorbing, Engrossing, Gripping, Riveting
Similar to: Interesting

2. Adjective. Capturing interest as if by a spell. "A fascinating woman"

Definition of Fascinating

1. Adjective. Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of fascinate) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fascinating

1. fascinate [v] - See also: fascinate

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fascinating

fasciculus solitarius
fasciculus subcallosus
fasciculus thalamicus
fasciculus thalamomamillaris
fasciculus uncinatus
fasciectomies
fasciectomy
fasciitis
fasciitises
fascin
fascina
fascinance
fascinate
fascinated
fascinates
fascinating (current term)
fascinatingly
fascination
fascinations
fascinator
fascinators
fascine
fascine roll
fascines
fascinoma
fascinomas
fascinous
fascins
fascinums

Literary usage of Fascinating

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1921)
"As a mystery story it is Arthur • "-Somers Roche at his best in a novel that is as fascinating as anything you have read. You can heartily recommend this ..."

2. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"... charming, fascinating, captivating, entrancing, prepossessing, pretty, nice, sweet, blessed, luscious, attractive, gracious (now archaic or poetic), ..."

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