Synonyms for fascinating
ˈfæs əˌneɪ tɪŋfas·ci·nat·ing

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1. fascinating

   That is charming or bewitching which is adapted to win others as by a magic spell. Enchanting, enrapturing, entrancing represent the influence as not only supernatural, but irresistible and delightful. That which is fascinating may win without delighting, drawing by some unseen power, as a serpent its prey; we can speak of horrible fascination. Charming applies only to what is external to oneself; delightful may apply to personal experiences or emotions as well; we speak of a charming manner, a charming dress, but of delightful anticipations. Compare AMIABLE; BEAUTIFUL.

   Synonyms:
   bewitching, captivating, charming, delightful, enchanting, enrapturing, entrancing, winning

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1. absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, rivetingadjective

   capable of arousing and holding the attention

   "a fascinating story"

   Synonyms:
   bewitching, absorbing, engrossing, riveting, captivating, entrancing, enchanting, gripping, enthralling

   Antonyms:
   unattractive, uninteresting

2. bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, fascinatingadjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   bewitching, captivating, enthralling, riveting, entrancing, absorbing, enchanting, gripping, engrossing

   Antonyms:
   unattractive, uninteresting

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1. fascinatingadjective

   Synonyms:
   charming, captivating, bewitching, siren, witching, entrancing

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1. List of paraphrases for "fascinating":

   intriguing, exciting, riveting, -fascinating, interesting, compelling, amazing, mesmerizing, glamorous, captivating, mind-blowing

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1. Oscar Wilde:

   It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating.

2. Jenn Caselle:

   It's a really iconic species in our local kelp forests, and it's fascinating because it's big, it's beautiful and it changes sex.

3. Val Peters:

   Money is the root of all evil, but the foliage is fascinating.

4. John Mekalanos:

   This is really fascinating for understanding mechanistically another way to acquire genes that encode factors that make it virulent.

5. Joyce Carol Oates:

   If you explore beneath shyness or party chit-chat, you can sometimes turn a dull exchange into an intriguing one. I've found this to be particularly true in the case of professors or intellectuals, who are full of fascinating information, but need encouragement before they'll divulge it.