fascination

noun
UK: /fæsɪˈneɪʃən/
US: /fæsɪˈneɪʃən/

  1. The state of being very interested in something or someone.

    1. Her fascination with birds began in childhood.
    2. The ancient artifacts held a deep fascination for the visiting archaeologists and historians.

  2. A thing or person that holds a strong interest or attraction.

    1. Space travel is a fascination for many people.
    2. For the young artist, the human form was a constant fascination, leading to countless sketches.

Synonyms

attraction interest allure charm enchantment obsession

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fascination" in English means: The state of being very interested in something or someone., A thing or person that holds a strong interest or attraction..

The phonetic transcription of "fascination" is /fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fascination": attraction, interest, allure, charm, enchantment, obsession.

Example usage of "fascination": "Her fascination with birds began in childhood.". More examples on the page.