fascinated
ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd
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Definition of fascinated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

attentionvery interested or unable to look away
  • She was fascinated by the magician's tricks.
  • The children were fascinated by the glowing jellyfish exhibit.
  • He remained fascinated by old maps long after the course ended.
captivated engrossed enthralled
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very interested in things that are disturbing or gruesome
He was morbidly fascinated by crime stories.

Origin of fascinated

Latin, fascinare (to bewitch)

Terms with fascinated included in their meaning

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emotion
delighted or fascinated by someone or something
attraction
strongly attracted or fascinated by something
emotion
fascinated or captivated by something
emotional attachment
become emotionally attached or fascinated by something
engrossed
completely captivated or fascinated
influence
strongly influenced or fascinated by someone
captivated
strongly influenced or fascinated by someone
morbid fascination
person fascinated by death or disaster

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  1. French:fasciné, ...
  2. German:fasziniert, ...
  3. Italian:affascinato, ...
  4. Spanish:fascinado, ...
  5. Portuguese:fascinado, ...
  6. Chinese:着迷, ...
  7. Japanese:魅了された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفتون, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָרוּתָק, ...
  10. Russian:очарованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захоплений, ...
  12. Hindi:मोहित, ...
fascinate
ˈfæs.ɪˌneɪt

Definition of fascinate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

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1.
captivate attentionattract and hold someone's attention completely
  • The magician's tricks fascinate the audience..
captivate enchant enthrall
2.
psychologyevoke intense interest or attraction in someone
  • The magician's tricks fascinate the audience.
captivate enchant enthrall
3.
charmRarebe irresistibly charming or attractive toRare
  • Her smile fascinates everyone she meets.
captivate enchant
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Origin of fascinate

Latin, fascinare (to bewitch)

Examples of fascinate in a sentence

  • The documentary will fascinate anyone interested in history.
  • Children fascinate easily with colorful stories.
  • The idea of space travel continues to fascinate scientists.
  • The magician's tricks fascinate the audience.
  • His stories fascinate children and adults alike.

View all translations of fascinate

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  1. French:fasciner, émerveiller, ...
  2. German:faszinieren, begeistern, ...
  3. Italian:incantare, attrarre, ...
  4. Spanish:fascinar, atraer, ...
  5. Portuguese:fascinar, encantar, ...
  6. Chinese:吸引, 使着迷, ...
  7. Japanese:魅了する, 心を奪う, ...
  8. Arabic:أَسَرَ, أَثَارَ إِعْجَابَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַקְסִים, לְרַתֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:очаровывать, очаровать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зачаровувати, захопити, ...
  12. Hindi:मोहित करना, ...

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