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. Daniel Sandweiss:

   It's fascinating to think what impact human intervention can have even through the depth of time.

2. Carol Miller:

   There's a lot of players out there, lots of people, and it's fascinating, it's exhilarating. I mean there are so many adjectives you could use for Washington, DC, sometimes it's exhausting. It's enjoyable. It's frustrating. It's all of those things.

3. Joe Biden:

   It's fascinating that the person who has a plan for everything has no plan on the single most consequential issue in this election in the minds of the American people across the board, tell us how you're going to do what you say you're going to do.

4. Renee Bruns Bruns:

   The Middle East is a very fascinating place to me and I want to go back, i have found the people there to be some of the kindest in the world, and the culture is just so warm and welcoming. I can not stop reading about it.

5. Bob Barnes:

   It was fascinating just to see everybody, there’s a lot of character down here. Everybody’s in costume… everybody’s in a good mood. It’s just a good vibe.