fascinating
gb/fˈæsənˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/fˈæsənˌeɪtɪŋ/
B1
Anglais
~ 9300
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B1
property
1
extremely interesting and absorbing
Very, very interesting and making you want to keep watching, listening, or thinking about it.
Schéma d’usage :
to find [something] 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.
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.)
Collocations
find [something] fascinating
|absolutely fascinating
|fascinating story
|fascinating subject
|truly fascinating
|a fascinating insight
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The documentary about deep-sea creatures was absolutely fascinating.
- I find the history of ancient languages fascinating, even though it can be difficult to understand.
- 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.
- I think his idea is fascinating.
- 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.
adjective
B2
property
2
very attractive or charming
Very attractive or special, so that you really want to look at or know more about someone or something.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone/something] is fascinating
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).
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.)
Collocations
a fascinating woman
|fascinating personality
|fascinating culture
|fascinating city
|find [someone] fascinating
|fascinating to watch
Thèmes
emotions
|relationships
|appearance
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- He has a fascinating personality that makes everyone want to talk to him.
- She told stories about her fascinating life as a photojournalist.
- 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.
- They live a fascinating life in many different countries.
- This old town is fascinating to walk around.
- I find his culture fascinating.
- The dancers were fascinating to watch.
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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