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. Wash Westmoreland:

   When I started reading Susanna Jones' brilliant novel I just fell into it, just the psychology was so fascinating and the story's so unexpected and I felt, 'Aha, I can use this to make a neo-noir,' earthquake Bird.

2. John Reilly:

   The opportunity to see and learn about some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures, coupled with a mix of distinctive rides and activities, will give our visitors a meaningful experience only SeaWorld can create.

3. Beth Richardson:

   By studying the boots we've been able to gain a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a man who lived as many as 500 years ago.

4. Bob Barnes:

   It’s everything you think it would be if you get on a bike and start pedaling around the country, that’s what it is, it’s just fascinating. It’s like a big neighborhood. … It’s just the country is the neighborhood.

5. Joe Biden:

   And one of the things I find fascinating that's happening, and you all deal with it every day- and it will impact on how things move- Is that a lot of the speculation and the polling data shows that the, um, that the, uh, cables are heading south. They're losing viewership, fox is okay for a while, but it's not great. And a lot of the rest are predicted to be not very much in the mix in the next four to five years. I don't know if that's true or not. But I do know that we have sort of put everybody in- put themselves in certain alleys, and they've decided that, you know, how many people who watch MSNBC also watch Fox another politician trying to find out what's going on in both places.