fascination
noun/ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,842 most common English word
Meaning
A strong feeling of interest or attraction toward something.
Example sentence
She stared at the magician with complete fascination as he made the rabbit disappear.
Synonyms & related words
- captivation
- enchantment
- wonder
- interest
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