fascinating

Definition

  • adjective: very interesting or appealing
  • adjective: extremely interesting or charming
  • synonyms: absorbing, engrossing, gripping

Examples

  • It's 'fascinating' (to watch) how a child's language skills develop.

  • Her paintings are 'fascinating'.

  • a 'fascinating' book

Movie quotes

  • (..) to hear about his death. This is the clock I spoke of. Very interesting. It's a shame you only brought photographs. Nevertheless, it is fascinating. You said it started ticking the night of the alignment? Yes. - You said you were a lawyer? - Yes. (..)
    2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
  • (..) but counting down to something. - Yes. - And look at the back. It's as though it fits into something, almost like a key. Yes. Yes, fascinating. Incredibly beautiful. My father once told me of the magical triangle stamped with the All-Seeing Eye. He said it gave its possessor extraordinary power, (..)
    2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider