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Synonyms for fascinating

Verb

1. intrigue, fascinate, matter to, interest
usage: cause to be interested or curious
2. fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind, interest
usage: to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
3. capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant, attract, appeal
usage: attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"

Adjective

1. absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting, interesting (vs. uninteresting)
usage: capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story"
2. bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, fascinating, attractive (vs. unattractive)
usage: capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman"
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