English noun: fascination |
1. | fascination (state) the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) |
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| Synonyms | captivation |
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| Broader (hypernym) | enchantment, spell, trance |
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2. | fascination (feeling) a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual |
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| Synonyms | captivation, enchantment, enthrallment |
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| Broader (hypernym) | liking |
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3. | fascination (attribute) the capacity to attract intense interest |
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| Samples | He held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations.
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| Broader (hypernym) | attraction, attractiveness |
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