Fascination

/ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being fascinated; intense interest or attraction.

Her fascination with astronomy led her to study the stars every night.

An object of intense interest or attraction.

The ancient ruins held a fascination for the tourists from around the world.

A powerful or irresistible attraction.

He felt an inexplicable fascination for the mysterious figure standing in the shadows.

From Latin fascinationem, from fascinare 'to fascinate, to bewitch'.

fascination with

A strong interest or attraction towards something.

fascination for

An intense enthusiasm for a particular subject.

fall under the fascination of

To become deeply interested or enchanted by something.

fascinate

To attract and hold the attention of someone intensely.

fascinator

A headpiece, often made of feathers or fabric, worn as a fashion accessory.

captivating

Charming or enchanting; charmingly attractive.

Infatuation or obsession with a person or thing.

He’s got this fascination for vintage cars; you can’t get him to talk about anything else.

A trendy interest or hobby that captivates a group.

Her fascination with photography has turned into a full-blown social media trend.