fascinates

VERB

captivate, hold spellbound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animate attract beguile bewitch charm delight enamor enchant engage engross enrapture enthrall entice excite infatuate intoxicate intrigue mesmerize overwhelm please rivet seduce tantalize tempt thrill titillate transfix

STRONG

absorb allure arouse attach compel draw enslave ensnare entrance fire gladden hypnotize interest invite kindle lure overpower pique provoke ravish spellbind stimulate stir subdue transport win

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore deaden depress discourage disenchant disgust displease forget offend refuse reject repel repulse turn off

STRONG

calm deter dissuade free incite let go liberate prevent release stop

WEAK

disenthrall disinterest tire

Example Sentences

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fascinates

The American experiment in liberty fascinates Jimmy, and his papers and magazines reflected that.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

"Their war cry is 'let's live life, let's live it healthily, let's live well,' and obviously this fascinates me."

From Barron's ● May 5, 2026

“I’ve done it 62 years. It still fascinates me,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026

What fascinates them both is the connection they say MPs appear to have with their constituents.

From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025

“Your Handdara fascinates me, Harth, but now and then I wonder if it isn’t simply paradox developed into a way of life....”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin