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Definition of fascinating

"fascinating" in the verb sense

1. intrigue, fascinate

cause to be interested or curious

2. fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind

to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

"The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"

3. capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant

attract cause to be enamored

"She captured all the men's hearts"

"fascinating" in the adjective sense

1. absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting

capable of arousing and holding the attention

"a fascinating story"

2. bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, fascinating

capturing interest as if by a spell

"bewitching smile"

"Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"

"enchanting music"

"an enthralling book"

"antique papers of entrancing design"

"a fascinating woman"

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Quotations for fascinating

In the case of a very fascinating woman, sex is a challenge, not a defense. [ Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband ]

There are only two kinds of people who are really fascinating: people who know everything, and people who know nothing. [ Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Grey ]

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fascinating in Scrabble®

The word fascinating is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters fascinating:

FASCINATING
(180)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (16 words)

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fascinating in Words With Friends™

The word fascinating is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 21

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters fascinating:

FASCINATING
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Seven Letter Word Alert: (16 words)

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2 letter words in fascinating (12 words)

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3 letter words in fascinating (31 words)

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4 letter words in fascinating (41 words)

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5 letter words in fascinating (29 words)

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6 letter words in fascinating (21 words)

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7 letter words in fascinating (16 words)

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8 letter words in fascinating (3 words)

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9 letter words in fascinating (1 word)

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10 letter words in fascinating (1 word)

fasciating

11 letter words in fascinating (1 word)

fascinating

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