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Fascination - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

fascination

/**American phonetic transcription:** ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/ /**British phonetic transcription:** ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/

Definition:

Intense interest or attraction towards something captivating.

Synonyms:

Enchantment, allure, captivation, obsession

Part of Speech:

Noun

Antonyms:

Indifference, boredom

Common Collocations:

Deep fascination, hold fascination, source of fascination, lifelong fascination

Derivatives:

Fascinate, fascinating, fascinated

Usage Tips:

Use "fascination" to describe a strong, often positive interest in something unusual or compelling.

Common Phrases:

Object of fascination, morbid fascination, childlike fascination

Etymology:

From Latin *fascinare* ("to bewitch"), via French *fascination*.

Examples:

  • 1. Her fascination with astronomy began when she saw a shooting star.
  • 2. The museum exhibit held a strange fascination for visitors.
  • 3. He watched the magician with wide-eyed fascination.
  • 4. Their shared fascination for ancient history brought them together.

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