B2adjectiveemotionseducation
US/ˈfæs.ən.eɪ.tɪd/
UK/ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/
extremely interested in something or someone and wanting to learn more
In context
As a child, I was fascinated by dinosaurs and read every book about them.
The tourists watched, fascinated, as the artist painted their portraits in minutes.
She has always been fascinated with how different languages express time.
Words that go with fascinated
adjective + preposition
- fascinated byChildren are fascinated by anything that moves.
- fascinated withHe became fascinated with old cameras.
- fascinated to learnI was fascinated to learn that octopuses have three hearts.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely fascinatedThe kids were absolutely fascinated by the magic show.
- completely fascinatedI was completely fascinated by her story.
- always fascinatedI've always been fascinated by space.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am fascinating by Vietnamese history.Correct: I am fascinated by Vietnamese history.