fascinating
/ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
EN
Extremely interesting, charming, or captivating
The guide gave a fascinating talk about ancient Egyptian history.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'fascinate', which comes from Latin 'fascinare' meaning 'to bewitch, enchant', ultimately from 'fascinum' (a magic spell). It entered English in the early 19th century.
Translations
简体中文
迷人的,极有吸引力的,引人入胜的
繁體中文
迷人的,極有吸引力的,引人入勝的
日本語
魅力的な,魅惑的な,興味深い
한국어
매혹적인,흥미로운
Deutsch
faszinierend,fesselnd
Español
fascinante,cautivador
Português
fascinante,cativante
Français
fascinant,captivant
Català
fascinant,captivant
Tiếng Việt
hấp dẫn,quyến rũ
Collocations
fascinating storyfascinating topicfascinating experiencefascinating person
Synonyms
captivatingintriguingcharmingenthralling
Antonyms
boringdulluninterestingtedious
Related Words
fascinatefascinationfascinatedinteresting