FASCINATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FASCINATION?

Need another word that means the same as “fascination”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “fascination” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Fascination” are: captivation, enchantment, enthrallment, interest, preoccupation, passion, obsession, compulsion

Fascination as a Noun

Definitions of "Fascination" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fascination” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The power to fascinate someone; the quality of being fascinating.
• The state of being fascinated.
• The capacity to attract intense interest.
• The state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror.
• A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual.

Synonyms of "Fascination" as a noun (8 Words)

captivation	A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual.
compulsion	An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way. Her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly.
enchantment	The state of being under a spell; magic. A world of mystery and enchantment.
enthrallment	A feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual.
interest	The selfish pursuit of one s own welfare self interest. They have interests all over the world.
obsession	An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone. She cared for him with a devotion bordering on obsession.
passion	A strong feeling or emotion. A man of impetuous passion.
preoccupation	An idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention. His preoccupation with politics.

Usage Examples of "Fascination" as a noun

• Television has always held a fascination for me.
• He had a lifelong fascination with science.
• He held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations.

Associations of "Fascination" (30 Words)

adorable	Inspiring great affection or delight. I have four adorable Siamese cats.
aesthetically	In a tasteful way. This building is aesthetically very pleasing.
alluring	Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire. An alluring prospect.
appealing	Able to attract interest or draw favorable attention. Village life is somehow more appealing.
attractive	Having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull. An attractive village.
beautifully	Very well; excellently. She does sing beautifully.
bewitchment	A magical spell.
charm	Protect through supernatural powers or charms. Inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese.
charming	Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers. He was a charming affectionate colleague.
comely	Pleasant to look at; attractive (typically used of a woman. A comely face.
cute	Attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness. The two brothers were cute enough to find a couple of rich women and marry them.
dote	A sweet or adorable person. Rose was married to a dote of a fella.
enchanting	Capturing interest as if by a spell. Enchanting music.
enchantment	The state of being under a spell; magic. The enchantment of the mountains.
engaging	Charming and attractive. An engaging frankness.
enthralling	Capturing and holding one’s attention; fascinating. An enthralling best seller.
enticing	Attractive or tempting; alluring. Difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement.
entrancing	Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming. I find you entrancing.
glamorize	Interpret romantically. The lyrics glamorize drugs.
gorgeous	Very pleasant or enjoyable. A gorgeous Victorian gown.
intriguing	Disturbingly provocative. Our team came up with some most intriguing finds.
inviting	Offering the promise of an attractive or enjoyable experience. The sea down there looks so inviting.
obsessive	A person who has obsessions. Obsessive gambling.
personable	(of a person) having a pleasant appearance and manner. She is quite a personable young woman.
photogenic	(especially of a person) looking attractive in photographs or on film. A photogenic child.
revulsion	The drawing of disease or blood congestion from one part of the body to another, e.g. by counterirritation. News of the attack will be met with sorrow and revulsion.
seductive	Tending to entice into a desired action or state. A seductive voice.
stunning	Extremely impressive or attractive. Quite stunning with large dark eyes and a beautiful high bosomed figure.
tempting	Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire. It is often tempting to bring about change rapidly.
winsome	Charming in a childlike or naive way. A winsome smile.