Fascination
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fascination is a noun meaning The state or condition of being fascinated.
Meaning
The state or condition of being fascinated.
More Meanings
- Something which fascinates.
- (archaic) The act of bewitching, or enchanting
Example Sentences
To my fascination, the skies turned all kinds of colours.
Life after death had always been a great fascination to him.
Little disappointed, then, she turned attention to "Chat of the Social World," gossip which exercised potent fascination upon the girl's intelligence.
Sliding down the shaft he lay still, the spear jutting above him its full length, like a horrible stalk growing out of his back. The girl stared down at him in morbid fascination, until Khemsa took her arm and led her through the gate.
Word Forms
- fascinations
Synonyms for fascination
Depending on context, synonyms include enchantment, witchcraft, bewitching, bewitchment, spellcasting, enchanting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enchantment, captivation, enthrallment, attractiveness, glamour, attraction.
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