fascinated

[fas-uh-ney-tid] / ˈfæs əˌneɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

captivated, spellbound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorbed aroused delighted enamored enchanted enthralled excited intoxicated mesmerized thrilled

STRONG

attracted beguiled bewitched charmed dazzled engrossed enraptured enticed entranced hypnotized infatuated overpowered seduced sent smitten tantalized titillated transfixed transported

WEAK

fond of in love with sold on stuck on under a spell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bored indifferent unhappy

STRONG

disenchanted

WEAK

disenthralled disinterested repulsed tired uninterested

Example Sentences

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“My parents crossed the border undocumented in the late 1970s, so I think I’ve always been fascinated with writing immigration stories,” Quijada said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The playwright was fascinated by Broadway star Laurette Taylor and her abrupt manner with house guests, and based Hay Fever on her family.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Born into a family of prominent conservatives, Magyar was fascinated with politics from an early age.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Clement “was fascinated by powerful businessmen,” Bartholomew added, and he “appears to have further believed that their very names are puns that reveal God’s purposes.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

I squatted on the floor, staring up at her, fascinated.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl

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