fascinating
adjective
[ ˈfasɪneɪtɪŋ ]
• extremely interesting.
• "a fascinating book"
Similar:
engrossing,
captivating,
absorbing,
interesting,
enchanting,
beguiling,
bewitching,
enthralling,
enrapturing,
entrancing,
spellbinding,
transfixing,
riveting,
mesmerizing,
hypnotizing,
engaging,
compelling,
compulsive,
gripping,
thrilling,
alluring,
tempting,
enticing,
irresistible,
tantalizing,
seductive,
charming,
attractive,
intriguing,
delightful,
diverting,
entertaining,
amusing,
unputdownable,
fascinate
verb
• attract the strong attention and interest of (someone).
• "I've always been fascinated by computers"
Similar:
engross,
captivate,
absorb,
interest,
enchant,
beguile,
bewitch,
enthral,
enrapture,
entrance,
hold spellbound,
transfix,
rivet,
mesmerize,
hypnotize,
spellbind,
occupy,
engage,
compel,
allure,
lure,
tempt,
entice,
draw,
tantalize,
charm,
attract,
intrigue,
delight,
divert,
entertain,
amuse,
Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘bewitch’): from Latin fascinat- ‘bewitched’, from the verb fascinare, from fascinum ‘spell, witchcraft’.
