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Definition fascination in British English

fascination noun

noun
/ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the power to interest or attract people very strongly

Example

The idealism of the 1960s continues to exert a fascination.

Example

The place had held a strange fascination for her ever since.

Synonyms and related words
mystery life novelty
1.1

something that interests or attracts people very strongly

Synonyms and related words
popularity boom magnet
2

the state of being very interested in something or attracted by something

Example

the country's fascination with Western culture

Example

He had a childish fascination for battles and revolutions.

Example

She watched in fascination as he sketched.

Synonyms and related words
interest motivation involvement
Definition fascination in British English