fascinated — extremely interested in something or someone and wanting to learn more about them
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely interested in something or someone and wanting to learn more about them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæsəneɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- He was so fascinated by the magic trick that he forgot to blink for two minutes.
- Children are naturally fascinated by dinosaurs and space exploration.
- She was fascinated by her grandmother's stories about life during wartime.
fascinated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfæsəneɪtɪd/]
extremely interested in something or someone and wanting to learn more about them
The boy is fascinated by the giant blue whale gliding past the aquarium glass.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin fascinum, originally meaning a magical amulet or charm used by ancient Romans to ward off the evil eye. The term evolved metaphorically to describe the act of capturing someone's gaze and attention, eventually encompassing the sense of enchanting or captivating completely.
Breakdown
fascin- (from Latin fascinum, meaning charm or enchantment) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) + -ed (past participle suffix), creating a verb meaning 'to captivate' and its past tense form.
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📝Examples
“He was so fascinated by the magic trick that he forgot to blink for two minutes.”
“Children are naturally fascinated by dinosaurs and space exploration.”
“She was fascinated by her grandmother's stories about life during wartime.”
“I'm fascinated by people who can solve Rubik's cubes in under 10 seconds.”
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