Fascinated: meaning, definitions and examples
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fascinated
[ ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd ]
feeling
Extremely interested or attracted by something. Captivated by a particular subject or activity.
Synonyms
captivated, enchanted, intrigued, spellbound
Examples of usage
- She was fascinated by the story he told.
- He was fascinated by the intricate details of the painting.
- The children were fascinated by the magician's tricks.
Translations
Translations of the word "fascinated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fascinado
🇮🇳 मोहित
🇩🇪 fasziniert
🇮🇩 terpesona
🇺🇦 зачарований
🇵🇱 zafascynowany
🇯🇵 魅了された
🇫🇷 fasciné
🇪🇸 fascinado
🇹🇷 büyülenmiş
🇰🇷 매혹된
🇸🇦 مفتون
🇨🇿 fascinovaný
🇸🇰 fascinovaný
🇨🇳 着迷的
🇸🇮 očaran
🇮🇸 heillaður
🇰🇿 таңғалған
🇬🇪 მოხიბლული
🇦🇿 heyran
🇲🇽 fascinado
Etymology
The word 'fascinated' originated from the Latin word 'fascinare', which means 'to bewitch or enchant'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe being intensely interested or attracted by something. The term has been used in English language since the 16th century, reflecting the enduring human fascination with the unknown and the extraordinary.
See also: fascinate, fascinating, fascinatingly, fascination, fascinators.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,998, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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