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fascinatingly

[ ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in a captivating manner

In a way that attracts and holds the interest or attention of someone in a compelling or enchanting manner.

Synonyms

captivatingly, engagingly, entrancingly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
fascinatingly	Used when something is extremely interesting and holds one's attention completely. She talked fascinatingly about her travels around the world. The book describes the history of the city fascinatingly.
captivatingly	Used when something or someone is so attractive or interesting that it holds the attention completely. The artist painted scenes from her childhood captivatingly. He spoke captivatingly about the mysteries of the universe.
engagingly	Used when someone or something is able to attract and hold attention because it is interesting, charming, or pleasant. She smiled engagingly at everyone in the room. The teacher explained the lesson engagingly, making it easy to understand.
entrancingly	Used when something or someone is so beautiful or interesting that it hypnotizes or charms deeply. The dancers moved entrancingly under the moonlight. She played the piano entrancingly, mesmerizing the audience.

Examples of usage

She spoke so fascinatingly that everyone in the room was captivated.
The book was written so fascinatingly that I couldn't put it down.

^{Context #2 | Adverb}

in an intriguing manner

In a way that arouses curiosity or interest in someone.

Synonyms

alluringly, compellingly, intriguingly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
fascinatingly	Used to describe something that captures intense interest or amazement. Often used in storytelling or descriptions of complex phenomena. The book was written so fascinatingly that I couldn't put it down The scientist explained the concept fascinatingly
intriguingly	Used to describe something that provokes curiosity or interest, often by being mysterious or unusual. Commonly used in contexts where there is an element of the unknown or unexplained. The detective novel was intriguingly complex She spoke intriguingly about her travels, making everyone want to hear more
compellingly	Used to describe something that demands attention or interest due to its powerful impact. Often used in contexts where strong arguments, performances, or narratives are presented. The speaker presented his argument so compellingly that everyone was convinced The movie was compellingly directed, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats
alluringly	Used to describe something that attracts or tempts, often with a sense of charm or beauty. Commonly used in descriptions of people, places, or experiences that have an enticing quality. She smiled alluringly, making it hard to look away The island was alluringly beautiful

Examples of usage

He presented the topic so fascinatingly that I wanted to learn more.
The movie was shot so fascinatingly that it left the audience in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "fascinatingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fascinantemente

🇮🇳 मोहक ढंग से

🇩🇪 faszinierend

🇮🇩 dengan mempesona

🇺🇦 захопливо

🇵🇱 fascynująco

🇯🇵 魅力的に

🇫🇷 de manière fascinante

🇪🇸 fascinantemente

🇹🇷 büyüleyici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 매혹적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل ساحر

🇨🇿 fascinujícím způsobem

🇸🇰 fascinujúco

🇨🇳 迷人地

🇸🇮 fascinantno

🇮🇸 heillandi

🇰🇿 қызықты түрде

🇬🇪 მომხიბვლელად

🇦🇿 heyranediciliklə

🇲🇽 fascinantemente

Etymology

The adverb 'fascinatingly' is derived from the verb 'fascinate', which comes from the Latin word 'fascinare', meaning 'to bewitch or enchant'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done. The word has been in use since the late 17th century, evolving to describe the captivating or intriguing nature of something.