fascinating
Translation
fascinating, captivating, interesting
Examples
She told me a fascinating story.
She told me a fascinating story.
I find quantum physics absolutely fascinating.
I find quantum physics absolutely fascinating.
Grammar Patterns
a fascinating ((noun)) extremely interesting It's a fascinating book.
to find ((sth.)) fascinating to think (sth.) is very interesting I find his ideas fascinating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: captivating, intriguing, engrossing; Antonyms: boring, dull
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to fascinate'. It describes something that causes fascination.
Memory Tips
If something 'fascinates' you, it is 'fascinating'. The '-ing' ending describes the thing causing the feeling, while '-ed' (fascinated) describes the person feeling it.