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fascination

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/

fascination means: A strong feeling of interest that makes you want to watch or learn more.

noun

STRONG INTERESTB2

A strong feeling of interest that makes you want to watch or learn more.

  • The children watched with fascination.
  • Her fascination with space began at school.
  • He could not hide his fascination as the machine started.

How to use it: fascination with something (She has a fascination with old maps.); with fascination (We watched the birds with fascination.)

Similar words: interest, captivation

Opposites: boredom, indifference

Common phrases: fascination with something, watch with fascination, lifelong fascination

FASCINATING THINGC1

Something that attracts your attention and interests you greatly.

  • The sea was a constant fascination for her.
  • These machines remain one of his childhood fascinations.
  • Life on other planets is a great fascination for many people.

Similar words: attraction, interest

Common phrases: great fascination, endless fascination, fascination for someone

Questions about fascination

What does fascination mean?

A strong feeling of interest that makes you want to watch or learn more.

What is fascination in other languages?

Türkçe: hayranlık · Español: fascinación · Français: fascination · Deutsch: Faszination · Italiano: fascinazione · 日本語: 強い興味

How do you pronounce fascination?

It is pronounced /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/.

How do you use fascination in a sentence?

The children watched with fascination. Her fascination with space began at school.

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