Fascinating

Pronunciation: /ˈfæs.əˌneɪ.tɪŋ/

Definitions of fascinating

adjective describing something that captures and holds the interest or attention of someone

Example Sentences

A1 The children found the magic show fascinating.

A2 The documentary about space exploration was truly fascinating.

B1 The history museum had many fascinating exhibits.

B2 The novel's intricate plot was both fascinating and engaging.

C1 The scientist's research on quantum physics was truly fascinating.

C2 The artist's unique perspective on the human condition was absolutely fascinating.

Examples of fascinating in a Sentence

formal The scientist presented a fascinating theory during the conference.

informal I find that topic so fascinating, I can't stop reading about it.

slang That movie was so fascinating, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

figurative Her storytelling is so fascinating, it's like being transported to another world.

Grammatical Forms of fascinating

• past tense: fascinated
• plural: fascinating
• comparative: more fascinating
• superlative: most fascinating
• present tense: fascinates
• future tense: will fascinate
• perfect tense: has fascinated
• continuous tense: is fascinating
• singular: fascinating
• positive degree: fascinating
• infinitive: to fascinate
• gerund: fascinating
• participle: fascinated

Origin and Evolution of fascinating

First Known Use: 1638 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fascinating' originated from the Latin word 'fascinare' which means 'to bewitch or enchant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fascinating' has evolved to signify something extremely interesting or captivating, moving away from its original meaning of enchantment or bewitchment.