fascinating
adj. US //ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪŋ// UK //fˈæsɪnˌeɪtɪŋ// fas·ci·nat·ing
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1 extremely interesting (adj.) B1 Intermediateextremely interesting or attractive, making you want to keep watching or listening.
extremely interesting, captivating, or charming; used to describe something that commands total attention.
ExampleThe documentary about deep-sea creatures was absolutely fascinating.
ExampleThe historian gave a fascinating account of the city's development, weaving together personal anecdotes and rigorous statistical data.
Usageoften used with 'absolutely' or 'utterly' for emphasis.
PitfallI 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.
- Adjectivefascinated
- Adjectivefascinating