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fascinating

v.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ// UK //fˈæsɪnˌeɪtɪŋ// fas·ci·nat·ing General-service

v. extremely interesting. You use this to describe something that holds your attention completely.

v. extremely interesting or charming; possessing the power to allure or hold the attention. Often used to describe subjects, ideas, or people that provoke deep curiosity.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Often modified by degree adverbs like 'absolutely' or 'utterly' rather than 'very'.

Pitfall

I am fascinating in art.I am fascinated by art.Learners often confuse the '-ing' adjective (describing the thing) with the '-ed' adjective (describing the person's feeling).

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