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fascinating

adj.
US //ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ// UK //fˈæsɪnˌeɪtɪŋ// fas·ci·nat·ing
  1. 1 extremely interesting (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    extremely interesting or attractive, making you want to keep watching or listening.

    extremely interesting, captivating, or charming; used to describe something that commands total attention.

    Example

    The documentary about deep-sea creatures was absolutely fascinating.

    Example

    The historian gave a fascinating account of the city's development, weaving together personal anecdotes and rigorous statistical data.

    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.

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