fascinating
gb/fˈæsənˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/fˈæsənˌeɪtɪŋ/
B1
Anglais
~ 9300
lenyűgöző, lebilincselő, magával ragadó, elbűvölő
B1
1
lenyűgöző
B2
lebilincselő
C1
Schéma d’usage :
to find [something] fascinating
The documentary about deep-sea creatures was absolutely fascinating.
A mélytengeri élőlényekről szóló dokumentumfilm egyszerűen lenyűgöző volt.
I find the history of ancient languages fascinating, even though it can be difficult to understand.
Lenyűgözőnek találom az ókori nyelvek történetét, még ha nehéz is megérteni.
Her talk on artificial intelligence was fascinating from beginning to end.
It’s fascinating how quickly children can learn new technology.
The way the brain processes memories is a fascinating subject for scientists.
Exemples pédagogiques
This book about space is fascinating.
Ez az űrről szóló könyv lenyűgöző.
I think his idea is fascinating.
Szerintem az ötlete lenyűgöző.
The film was so fascinating that I forgot the time.
It is fascinating to see how they make cars.
Many people find human behavior fascinating.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often confuse "fascinating" with "fascinated". Use "fascinating" to describe the thing (a fascinating book), and "fascinated" to describe the person (I am fascinated by this book). Another mistake is using "fascinating" too often where "interesting" is enough; "fascinating" is stronger and should be kept for things that are especially interesting.
Sens
extremely interesting and absorbing
Collocations
find [something] fascinating
|absolutely fascinating
|fascinating story
|fascinating subject
|truly fascinating
|a fascinating insight
Synonymes
very interesting (More basic and weaker; does not sound as strong or expressive as "fascinating".)
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captivating (Suggests that something completely holds your attention, sometimes in an emotional or beautiful way.)
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absorbing (Often used for activities or topics that you can concentrate on deeply for a long time.)
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compelling (Adds a sense that something strongly demands attention, sometimes because it is powerful or serious.)
Antonymes
boring (Describes something that does not hold your attention at all, the opposite of "fascinating".)
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dull (Suggests something is not interesting or lively, lacking anything fascinating.)
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uninteresting (More formal and neutral; simply means it does not interest you.)
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very, very interesting and making you want to keep watching, listening, or thinking about it.
Extremely interesting in a way that strongly holds your attention, often because something is unusual, complex, or impressive.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone/something] is fascinating
He has a fascinating personality that makes everyone want to talk to him.
Olyan magával ragadó személyisége van, hogy mindenki beszélgetni szeretne vele.
She told stories about her fascinating life as a photojournalist.
A fotóriporterként élt lenyűgöző életéről mesélt.
Kyoto is a fascinating city, full of hidden temples and quiet streets.
I’ve always thought your grandmother was a fascinating woman.
Watching the lions interact in the wild was fascinating.
Exemples pédagogiques
She is a fascinating person to talk to.
Magával ragadó ember, akivel jó beszélgetni.
They live a fascinating life in many different countries.
Lenyűgöző életet élnek sok különböző országban.
This old town is fascinating to walk around.
I find his culture fascinating.
The dancers were fascinating to watch.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use "fascinating" only for ideas or facts and forget it can describe people or places too (a fascinating person, a fascinating city). Also, when describing how a person feels attracted, remember to say "I am fascinated by her" (feeling) versus "She is fascinating" (her quality).
Sens
very attractive or charming
Collocations
a fascinating woman
|fascinating personality
|fascinating culture
|fascinating city
|find [someone] fascinating
|fascinating to watch
Synonymes
charming (Focuses more on pleasant, friendly, or sweet qualities that attract you.)
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intriguing (Suggests something or someone is mysterious and makes you curious, not always obviously attractive.)
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alluring (Often suggests a strong, sometimes sensual or glamorous attraction.)
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enchanting (Has a more romantic or fairy-tale feel, as if someone or something has a magical charm.)
Antonymes
unattractive (Directly states that a person or thing does not look or seem appealing.)
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dull (Suggests that a person, place, or lifestyle feels flat and not interesting or attractive.)
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off-putting (Means something actually pushes you away or makes you not want to get closer, instead of drawing you in.)
Thèmes
emotions
|relationships
|appearance
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very attractive or special, so that you really want to look at or know more about someone or something.
Very attractive or charming in a way that strongly holds your attention, often describing a person, place, or way of life.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
fascinating
API
GB/fˈæsənˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/fˈæsənˌeɪtɪŋ/
Syllabes et accentuation
fas - cin - at - ing (4 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (fas)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: fascinating
Famille de mots
Core family
Related words
fascinatingly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unfascinating
adjective
Expressions
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