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- pronunciation:
- fae
sih
neIt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
fascinates, fascinating, fascinated |
| definition 1: |
to capture and hold the attention and interest of; spellbind.
Butterflies fascinated him as a child, and he would spend hours collecting and studying them.Many people are fascinated by crime, especially the crime of murder.- synonyms:
- allure, bewitch, captivate, charm, enthrall, grip, spellbind
- similar words:
- attract, enchant, engross, entrance, hold, hypnotize, interest, intrigue, magnetize, mesmerize, rivet
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| definition 2: |
to deprive of the power to move or act; transfix.
The vampire fascinates his victims with his eyes.- similar words:
- bewitch, freeze, hold, immobilize, mesmerize, overpower, restrain, rivet, transfix
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| related words: |
absorb, immerse, tempt |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to arouse and hold attention and interest, as by charm or beauty.
A diamond has the power to fascinate.- synonyms:
- allure, attract
- similar words:
- appeal, charm, grip
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| related words: |
romance |
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| derivation: |
fascinatedly (adv.) |
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