1. Having one's attention fixated as though by a spell
   "The children were fascinated by the colourful butterfly fluttering in the garden";
   - hypnotized, hypnotised [Brit], mesmerized, mesmerised [Brit], spellbound, spell-bound, transfixed

1. Cause rapt attraction or admiration; attract love
   "She fascinated all the men's hearts";
   - capture, enamour [Brit, Cdn], trance [literary], catch, becharm [archaic], enamor [US], captivate, beguile, charm, bewitch, entrance, enchant
    
2. Cause to be interested or curious
   "The ancient artifacts fascinated the archaeologists";
   - intrigue
    
3. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
   "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra";
   - transfix, grip, spellbind

See also: enchanted

Type of: appeal, attract, interest, matter to

Encyclopedia: Fascinated