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Definition of fascinating adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

fascinating

 adjective
adjective
NAmE//ˈfæsəˌneɪt̮ɪŋ//
 
 
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extremely interesting and attractive a fascinating story/subject The results of the survey made fascinating reading. It's fascinating to see how different people approach the problem. I don't understand what women find so fascinating about him. Your trip to Alaska sounds absolutely fascinating. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into Moroccan life. Thesaurusinteresting
  • fascinating
  • compelling
  • stimulating
  • gripping
  • absorbing
These words all describe someone or something that attracts or holds your attention because they are/it is exciting, unusual, or full of good ideas.
  • interesting attracting your attention because it is exciting, unusual, or full of good ideas:That's an interesting question, Daniel.
  • fascinating extremely interesting or attractive:The exhibition tells the fascinating story of the steam age.
  • compelling (somewhat formal) so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention:Her latest book makes for compelling reading.
  • stimulating full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic:We had a stimulating conversation over lunch.
  • gripping so exciting or interesting that it holds your attention completely:His books are always so gripping.
  • absorbing so interesting or enjoyable that it holds your attention:Chess can be a completely absorbing game.
Patterns
  • interesting/fascinating/stimulating for somebody
  • interesting/fascinating to somebody
  • interesting/fascinating that…
  • interesting/fascinating to see/hear/find/learn/know…
  • a(n) interesting/fascinating/compelling/stimulating/gripping read/book
  • a(n) interesting/fascinating/compelling/gripping story
  • a(n) interesting/fascinating/stimulating experience/discussion/idea
  • to find something interesting/fascinating/compelling/stimulating/gripping/absorbing
fascinatingly
 
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