Synonyms for fascinated
- adjective
Most common
enchanted captivated mesmerized entranced interested breathless
All synonyms
Adjective
1. Captivated
captivated, mesmerized, mesmerised UK, entranced, enchanted, transfixed, spell-bound, rapt, smitten, hypnotized, bewitched, enthralled, charmed
Other
Definitions
- adj. 1
extremely interested
She was fascinated with ancient history.
Example sentences
- enchanted That man is always curious and enchanted by nature.
- captivated Sami was captivated by Layla's child-like charms.
- mesmerized He was mesmerized by the dazzling show of lights.
- entranced I was simply entranced by the beauty of her face.
- interested Every one of us is more or less interested in art.
- breathless He was watching the scene with breathless interest.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| fascinated | rising | |
| enchanted | rising | |
| captivated | rising | |
| mesmerized | rising | |
| entranced | rising | |
| interested | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- rapt1
- 7 letters
- charmed1, smitten2
- 9 letters
- enchanted3, bewitched2, entranced2
- 10 letters
- interested3, breathless2, captivated4, mesmerized3, hypnotized3, enthralled2, transfixed2, mesmerised
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (smitten2 = 2 syllables).