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Definition of fascinating
Fascinating Fascinate Fas"ci*nate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fascinated, p.
pr. & vb. n.. Fascinating.] [L. fascinare; cf. Gr.
?????????? to slander, bewitch.]
1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by
some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to
enchant.
It has been almost universally believed that . . .
serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which
they are desirous to obtain. --Griffith
(Cuvier).
2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm;
to captivate, as by physical or mental charms.
there be none of the passions that have been noted
to fascinate or bewhich but love and envy. --Bacon.
Syn: To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch;
attract.