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fascinating

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fas·ci·nat·ing  (fs-ntng)
adj.
Possessing the power to charm or allure; captivating.
fasci·nating·ly adv.
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Adj.1.fascinating - capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story"
absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting
interesting - arousing or holding the attention
2.fascinating - capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman"
bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing
attractive - pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm; "a remarkably attractive young man"; "an attractive personality"; "attractive clothes"; "a book with attractive illustrations"
fascinating
adjective captivating, engaging, gripping, compelling, intriguing, very interesting, irresistible, enticing, enchanting, seductive, riveting, alluring, bewitching, ravishing, engrossing << OPPOSITE boring
Translations
fascinating [ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ] adj → fascinante
fascinating [ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ] adj → fascinant(e)
fascinating [ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ] fascinate adj → faszinierend
fascinating [ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ] adj → affascinante


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