Fascinating
ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ
Definitions
Extremely interesting; captivating; holding one's attention.
ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ
Having or tending to arouse intense interest or attraction.
The documentary about deep-sea creatures was absolutely fascinating.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a super cool science documentary, and it's so interesting that you forget to eat your popcorn! That's fascinating. Like when you read a really great book you can't put down, it's fascinating because it keeps your interest.
👶 For kids: Something that is super interesting and makes you want to keep looking at it or learning about it.
More Examples
Her stories about her travels were always fascinating and full of detail.
The history of the Roman Empire is a fascinating subject to study.
He found the intricacies of the human brain to be endlessly fascinating.
How It's Used
"The museum displayed a fascinating collection of artifacts."
"The scenery on the hike was absolutely fascinating."
From Latin fascinare, meaning 'to bewitch' or 'to enchant,' likely derived from fascinum, meaning 'a spell' or 'an enchantment.' The word evolved to describe something captivating and holding one's attention.
The word's use has remained fairly consistent throughout history, denoting a strong attraction of interest or curiosity.
Memory tip
Think of a film about the ancient Egyptian pharaohs—it's so *fascinating* that you can't look away!