Fascinated: meaning, definitions and examples

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fascinated

[ ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd ]

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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.

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action

To hold an intense interest or attraction for someone. To captivate or enchant.

Synonyms

captivate, enchant, enthrall, mesmerize

Examples of usage

The movie fascinated audiences around the world.
The scientist was fascinated by the rare species of bird he discovered.

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

Word origin

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.