fascinating — extremely interesting or captivating
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely interesting or captivating
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's fascinating stories about her youth made everyone forget about their smartphones.
- The professor's fascinating lecture on quantum physics kept students awake for the first time this semester.
- She found his fascinating personality more attractive than his good looks.
fascinating
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/]
extremely interesting or captivating
The magician's performance was so fascinating that the children could not look away.
The fascinating glowing jellyfish held the divers' attention completely. (FASTEN + EYES = FASCINATING → something so interesting that it fastens your eyes)
A fascinating fossil inspired the students to start investigating and eventually appreciate its value.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fascinare' meaning 'to bewitch or enchant,' derived from 'fascia' (a band or stripe), with the suffix '-ing' added to create the present participle form in English.
Breakdown
fascin- (bewitch, from Latin fascinare) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix) = fascinating
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's fascinating stories about her youth made everyone forget about their smartphones.”
“The professor's fascinating lecture on quantum physics kept students awake for the first time this semester.”
“She found his fascinating personality more attractive than his good looks.”
“The fascinating history of chocolate involves ancient civilizations and modern technology.”
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