'Fascinating' definitions:
Definition of 'fascinating'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story" [syn: absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting]
adjective
Capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman" [syn: bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, fascinating]
Definition of 'Fascinating'
From: GCIDE
- Fascinate \Fas"ci*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fascinated, p. pr. & vb. n.. Fascinating.] [L. fascinare; cf. Gr. ?????????? to slander, bewitch.]
- 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant. [1913 Webster]
- It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain. --Griffith (Cuvier). [1913 Webster]
- 2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms. [1913 Webster]
- There be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy. --Bacon.
- Syn: To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch; attract. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'fascinating'
From: GCIDE
- fascinating \fascinating\ adj.
- 1. capable of holding the attention; as, a fascinating story.
- Syn: absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting, spellbinding. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. capturing interest as if by a spell; as, a fascinating woman.
- Syn: bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing. [WordNet 1.5]
Synonyms of 'fascinating'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- absorbing,
- alluring,
- appealing,
- appetizing,
- arresting,
- attractive,
- beguiling,
- bewildering,
- bewitching,
- blandishing,
- cajoling,
- captivating,
- catching,
- charismatic,
- charming,
- Circean,
- coaxing,
- come-hither,
- consuming,
- coquettish,
- delectable,
- delightful,
- enchanting,
- engaging,
- engrossing,
- enigmatic,
- enravishing,
- enthralling,
- enticing,
- entrancing,
- exceptional,
- exciting,
- exotic,
- exquisite,
- extraordinary,
- fabulous,
- fantastic,
- fetching,
- flirtatious,
- glamorous,
- gripping,
- heart-robbing,
- holding,
- hypnotic,
- illusionary,
- illusive,
- illusory,
- incomprehensible,
- inconceivable,
- incredible,
- interesting,
- intriguing,
- inviting,
- irresistible,
- lovely,
- luxurious,
- magnetic,
- marvelous,
- mesmeric,
- mesmerizing,
- miraculous,
- mouth-watering,
- obsessing,
- obsessive,
- outlandish,
- passing strange,
- phenomenal,
- piquant,
- prepossessing,
- prodigious,
- provocative,
- provoquant,
- puzzling,
- rare,
- ravishing,
- remarkable,
- seducing,
- seductive,
- sensational,
- sensuous,
- siren,
- sirenic,
- spellbinding,
- spellful,
- strange,
- striking,
- stupendous,
- taking,
- tantalizing,
- teasing,
- tempting,
- thrilling,
- tickling,
- titillating,
- titillative,
- unheard-of,
- unimaginable,
- unique,
- unprecedented,
- voluptuous,
- winning,
- winsome,
- witching,
- wonderful,
- wondrous