fascination
word
Definition
A strong feeling of interest or attraction to someone or something that makes you want to learn more about them.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal or neutral contexts. Often follows 'have a fascination with/for'. Different from just 'interest'—it suggests something stronger or almost magical. Not used as a verb; related adjective is 'fascinated'.
Spanish: fascinación - encanto (atracción intensa)Portuguese (BR): fascínio - encanto (atração intensa)Portuguese (PT): fascínio - encanto (atração intensa)Chinese (Simplified): 着迷 - 魅力Chinese (Traditional): 著迷 - 魅力Hindi: मोहताज़ी - आकर्षण (गहरा आकर्षण)Arabic: افتتان - سحر (جاذبية شديدة)Bengali: মুগ্ধতা - আকর্ষণRussian: очарование - восхищение - увлечениеJapanese: 魅力 - 魅了されることVietnamese: sự say mê - sự hấp dẫnKorean: 매혹 - 매력Turkish: büyü - hayranlıkUrdu: دلکشی - سحرIndonesian: kekaguman - daya tarik
Example Sentences
His fascination with airplanes started when he was a child.
basic
There is a real fascination with space and the stars.
basic
The magician’s tricks were a source of fascination for the children.
basic
Technology has always held a special fascination for me.
natural
She talked about her fascination with ancient cultures all night.
natural
The endless fascination of the ocean keeps drawing people back.
natural