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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With The Magnificent Others, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman’s latest foray into long-form storytelling, Corgan channels that same restless curiosity into candid, unfiltered conversations with some of music’s most fascinating figures. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025 Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Daniel Wine, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025 The psychology of driver engagement—how people react to feedback, competition and rewards—has become one of the most fascinating aspects of my work. Brian Moroney, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 What’s also always fascinating is how much individual personalities affect public policy. Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 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 17 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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