fascinated

fascinated
(Roget's IV) modif.
Syn. enraptured, enchanted, bewitched, dazzled, entranced, captivated, beguiled, intrigued, interested, attracted, seduced, enticed, charmed, enamored, transported, mesmerized, hypnotized, gripped, rapt, delighted, infatuated, excited, aroused, intoxicated, thrilled, enthralled, tantalized, titillated, spellbound, transfixed, riveted, engrossed, absorbed, overpowered, in love with, badly smitten, fond of, taken with, hipped on*, gone on*, sweet on*, stuck on*, crazy about*, nuts about*, wild about*, keen about*.
Ant. disgusted,* repelled, disenchanted, bored.

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  • fascinated — adj. 1) fascinated at, with (fascinated at the spectacle of a rocket launching) 2) fascinated to + inf. (I was fascinated to learn of their work) * * * with (fascinated at the spectacle of a rocket launching) fascinated at fascinated to + inf. (I …   Combinatory dictionary

  • fascinated — fas|ci|nat|ed [ fæsı,neıtəd ] adjective very interested or attracted by someone or something: fascinated by/with: We are all fascinated by new technology. be fascinated to do something: I d be fascinated to know what you really think …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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  • fascinated — [[t]fæ̱sɪneɪtɪd[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ, oft ADJ by/with n If you are fascinated by something, you find it very interesting and attractive, and your thoughts tend to concentrate on it. I sat on the stairs and watched, fascinated... A new… …   English dictionary

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  • Fascinated — Fascinate Fas ci*nate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fascinated}, p. pr. & vb. n.. {Fascinating}.] [L. fascinare; cf. Gr. ?????????? to slander, bewitch.] 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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