fascinating
adjective
fas·ci·nat·ing
ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ 
ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ
: extremely interesting or charming : captivating
a fascinating documentary
gave a fascinating account of the expedition
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the fascinating cities and peoples of central Asia have been intriguing travelers at least since the time of Marco Polo
the fascinating—but dubious—legend that Pocahontas rescued John Smith from certain death
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Minnesota doesn’t tend to design many gadget-style packages, but Bell offers a fascinating blend of size and speed that could cause complications for defenses.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Lesch isn’t the only fascinating casting choice.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fascinating
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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