fascinate

Meaning

1. To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
2. To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.
3. To be irresistibly charming or attractive to.

Synonyms

charm

captivate

enchant

attract

bewitch

allure

intrigue

spellbind

capture

mesmerize

beguile

lure

entrance

ravish

grip

tempt

impress

catch

enrapture

transfix

entice

enamour

enamor

draw

becharm

interest

coax

infatuate

trance

absorb

engross

enthral

enthrall

seduce

subjugate

appeal

wheedle

amaze

titillate

touch

win over

witch

woo

wrest

yearn

be fond of

mesmerise

transport

arouse interest

be enamoured with

Translations

fasciner

faszinieren

affascinare

fascinar

γοητεύω

avvincere

fascineren

bezaubern

incantare

μαγεύω

betoveren

charmer

fascinar

captiver

ammaliare

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfæsɪneɪt/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fascinātus, perfect passive participle of fascinō (“to enchant, bewitch, fascinate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from fascinum (“a phallus-shaped amulet worn around the neck in Ancient Rome; witchcraft”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix), itself of obscure origin.