fascinated

[fas-uh-ney-tid] / ˈfæs əˌneɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

captivated, spellbound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorbed aroused delighted enamored enchanted enthralled excited intoxicated mesmerized thrilled

STRONG

attracted beguiled bewitched charmed dazzled engrossed enraptured enticed entranced hypnotized infatuated overpowered seduced sent smitten tantalized titillated transfixed transported

WEAK

fond of in love with sold on stuck on under a spell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bored indifferent unhappy

STRONG

disenchanted

WEAK

disenthralled disinterested repulsed tired uninterested

Example Sentences

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Aficionados say they are fascinated by all the maneuvering and infighting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Like many in Paris, Sargent was fascinated by Gautreau and asked her to sit for him.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

"I initially took on the project due to my interest in condensed matter physics, however, I became fascinated with the field of quantum materials through my experience," Buchalter said.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Dragged to football matches by his son, Morris became fascinated by the passion of the fans on the terraces.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

One of those newly fascinated by the possibility of spirit communication was First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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