Fascination: meaning, definitions and examples

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fascination

 

[ หŒfรฆsษชหˆneษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Fascination is a strong feeling of attraction or interest that something or someone arouses in you. It is a state of being intensely interested in or attracted by something.

Synonyms

attraction, enchantment, interest, obsession

Examples of usage

  • She felt a deep fascination with the mysteries of the universe.
  • His fascination with ancient history led him to explore archaeological sites around the world.
  • The movie held a fascination for audiences of all ages.
  • The scientist's fascination with the natural world drove her to discover new species.
  • The children watched in fascination as the magician performed his tricks.
Context #2 | Noun

quality

Fascination can also refer to the quality of being extremely interesting or charming. It is the power to captivate or charm someone.

Synonyms

allure, captivation, charm, enchantment

Examples of usage

  • The artist's paintings had a unique fascination that drew viewers in.
  • The novel was filled with a sense of fascination that kept readers turning the pages.
  • She possessed a natural fascination that made her the center of attention at social gatherings.

Translations

Translations of the word "fascination" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fascinaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Faszination

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daya tarik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะพะฟะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fascynacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญ…ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fascination

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fascinaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งคํ˜น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูุชุชุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fascinace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fascinรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟทๆ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤaranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heillun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัะตั€ะปะตะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fascinasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fascinaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'fascination' originated from the Latin word 'fascinatio', which means 'a bewitching, enchantment'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century, initially used to describe a spell or charm that was believed to have magical powers. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent a strong feeling of attraction or interest. The concept of fascination has been explored in various fields, including psychology, sociology, and literature, highlighting its role in human behavior and relationships.

See also: fascinate, fascinated, fascinating, fascinatingly, fascinators.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,744, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.