fascinated
FA-sih-nay-tihd
Fascinated (adj) means Extremely interested in or captivated by something. Example: “The children were fascinated by the magician's tricks.”
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Extremely interested in or captivated by something.
"The children were fascinated by the magician's tricks."
"She's fascinated with how the human brain processes memory."
"I was fascinated by the tiny insects crawling across the leaf."
"The children were fascinated by the magician’s tricks."
"She was fascinated with ancient history."
How to use fascinated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeeply interested — held by curiosity or wonder.
Common pairings
fascinated by
fascinated with
utterly fascinated
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more fascinated
- Superlative
- most fascinated
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Synonyms
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captivated
enthralled
spellbound
entranced
mesmerized
riveted
hypnotised
mesmerised
hypnotized
transfixed
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Rhymes for fascinated
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What does “fascinated” mean?
The word “fascinated” means extremely interested in or captivated by something. In plain terms, deeply interested — held by curiosity or wonder.
How do you pronounce “fascinated”?
“Fascinated” is pronounced FA-sih-nay-tihd (/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fascinated” in a sentence?
Here is “fascinated” used in a sentence: “The children were fascinated by the magician's tricks.”
What part of speech is “fascinated”?
“Fascinated” is an adjective.
Is “fascinated” a common word?
“Fascinated” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between fascinated and interested?
Interested describes a general curiosity or attention toward something, while fascinated describes a much stronger, almost irresistible pull of attention. Someone can be mildly interested in a topic but fascinated only when it truly captivates them.
Should you say fascinated by or fascinated with?
Both prepositions are used and widely accepted, as in "fascinated by history" or "fascinated with history." "Fascinated by" is somewhat more common in formal writing, while "fascinated with" is common in everyday speech.
What is the difference between fascinated and intrigued?
Intrigued suggests curiosity mixed with a desire to learn more, often about something puzzling or mysterious. Fascinated is stronger and implies being fully captivated, not just curious.
