fascinated

• Beschreibt den Zustand starker Faszination oder intensiven Interesses an etwas; von etwas völlig eingenommen oder begeistert.

Describes a state of being intensely interested or captivated by something.

1. Very interestedB1formal

   Extremely attracted or interested by something or someone.

   Fasziniert

   • The children were fascinated by the magician's tricks.
   • She was fascinated by the history of ancient Egypt.
   • He was fascinated with how the machine worked.

   Synonymeabsorbedcaptivatedengrossedenthralledmesmerizedspellbound

   Antonymeapatheticboredindifferentuninterested

2. Captivated or charmedB1formal

   Held the attention of someone by being very interesting or delightful.

   Fasziniert

   • The audience was fascinated by her performance.
   • I was fascinated by the beauty of the sunset.
   • He was fascinated with her stories about traveling.

   Synonymeabsorbedbewitchedcaptivatedcharmedenchantedengrossedenthralledentrancedmesmerizedspellbound

   Antonymeboredindifferentunimpresseduninterested

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand oder etwas starke Anziehungskraft ausübt, jemandes Aufmerksamkeit oder Interesse fesselt und in den Bann zieht.

A verb used to express the act of attracting and holding the attention or interest of someone strongly.

1. Attract or interest stronglyB1formal

   To attract and hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting or charming.

   Faszinieren

   • The documentary about space fascinates me.
   • She was fascinated by the ancient ruins.
   • His stories about traveling fascinate everyone in the room.

   Synonymeabsorbbewitchcaptivatecharmenchantengrossenthrallentrancegripintriguerivetspellbind

   Antonymeborerepelrepulse

2. Captivate or mesmerizeB2formal

   To hold the attention of someone completely, often by being mysterious or beautiful.

   Faszinieren

   • The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
   • The intricate patterns on the carpet fascinated the children.
   • The way the light reflected off the water fascinated the painter.

   Synonymebewitchcaptivateenchantenthrallentrancegripspellbindtransfix

   Antonymeboredisenchantdisgustrepelrevolt