Word
fascinating
Definition
adj. extremely interesting or attractive, making you want to keep watching or listening.
adj. extremely interesting, captivating, or charming; used to describe something that commands total attention.
Examples
“The history of the ancient city is fascinating.”
“I found the documentary about deep-sea creatures absolutely fascinating because of the high-quality footage.”
“While many find the technical details of the law tedious, she considers the evolution of legal theory to be a fascinating study of human nature.”
Examples
simple
“The history of the ancient city is fascinating.”
contextual
“I found the documentary about deep-sea creatures absolutely fascinating because of the high-quality footage.”
complex
“While many find the technical details of the law tedious, she considers the evolution of legal theory to be a fascinating study of human nature.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “fascinating” in context.
Verb
01. consider fascinating
“Critics consider his latest novel a fascinating piece of work.”
verb + adj
02. find fascinating
“Many students find the study of space exploration fascinating.”
verb + adj
03. look fascinating
“The old photographs in the museum look fascinating.”
verb + adj
04. sound fascinating
“Your travel plans to Central Asia sound fascinating.”
verb + adj
Adjective
05. absolutely fascinating
“I watched a documentary last night that was absolutely fascinating.”
adv + adj
06. truly fascinating
“It is truly fascinating to see how these birds build their nests.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. fascinating glimpse
“The exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian life.”
adj + noun
08. fascinating insight
“The book provides a fascinating insight into the world of high finance.”
adj + noun
09. fascinating subject
“Marine biology has always been a fascinating subject for me.”
adj + noun
10. a fascinating array of
“The market offers a fascinating array of local spices and crafts.”
11. be fascinating to watch
“It will be fascinating to watch how the situation develops.”
12. find it fascinating that
“I find it fascinating that these two cultures developed similar tools.”
Usage
often used with 'absolutely' or 'utterly' for emphasis.
Pitfall
I am very fascinating by this book.
I am very fascinated by this book.
Use 'fascinating' to describe the thing that causes interest, and 'fascinated' to describe how you feel.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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