fascinate[verb]Synonyms: intrigue, absorb, beguile, captivate, engross, enthral, entrance, hold spellbound, rivet, transfix
Contrasted words: disgust, horrify, repel, affront, insult, offend, outrage, shame
Related Words: affect,
impress,
influence,
strike,
sway,
touch,
delight,
gladden,
please,
rejoice,
absorb,
engage,
engross,
occupy,
preoccupy [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
fas‧ci‧nate /ˈfæsəneɪt, ˈfæsɪneɪt/
verb [transitive not in progressive][
Date: 1500-1600;
Language: Latin;
Origin: fascinatus, from fascinum 'use of (evil) magic']
if someone or something fascinates you, you are attracted to them and think they are extremely interesting:
The idea of travelling through time fascinates me. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲