fascinated

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Captivated or intrigued by something, often to the point of distraction.

  - "She was fascinated by the mysteries of the deep sea."
  - "The children were fascinated by the magician's tricks."
  - "He remained fascinated by her for the rest of his life."

• verb

  2. To capture and hold someone's attention completely.

  - "The movie fascinated the audience."
  - "The teacher fascinated her students with interesting stories."
  - "The artwork fascinated the critics."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fascinated
astonished , distracted , enchanted , enthralled

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Variants

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fascinate , fascinated , fascinates , fascinating

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Forms

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past tense and past participle: fascinated, adverb: fascinatedly

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'fascinare,' meaning 'to bewitch, enchant, or charm'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fascination' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In ancient Rome, people would wear 'fascinators' – amulets or charms – to protect against evil eyes and ensure good fortune.

3. The term 'fascist' comes from the Latin 'fascis,' meaning 'bundle,' and was originally used to describe a bundle of rods tied together with an axe head at the top – a symbol of Roman authority.

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Related Concepts

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1. infatuation: A strong and intense feeling of love or attraction, often to an excessive degree.

2. obsession: A persistent preoccupation or fixation on an idea, person, or object.

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Culture

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Fascination has been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It is often portrayed as a powerful and all-consuming emotion, leading people to explore new ideas, passions, and experiences.

How to Memorize "fascinated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the feeling of being completely captivated by something, such as a beautiful sunset or a fascinating book.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fascinated' with the feeling of being completely absorbed in something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Fascinating is feeling absorbed completely.'

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