fascinated

• Descreve o estado de quem sente grande interesse, encanto ou atração por algo ou alguém. Pode indicar tanto admiração profunda quanto intensa curiosidade ou envolvimento.

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

1. Very interestedB1formal

   Extremely attracted or interested by something or someone.

   Fascinado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabsorbedcaptivatedengrossedenthralledmesmerizedspellbound

   Antônimosapatheticboredindifferentuninterested

2. Captivated or charmedB1formal

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

   Fascinado

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

   Sinônimosabsorbedbewitchedcaptivatedcharmedenchantedengrossedenthralledentrancedmesmerizedspellbound

   Antônimosboredindifferentunimpresseduninterested

• Verbo usado para expressar a ação de atrair e prender fortemente a atenção ou o interesse de alguém, muitas vezes de modo encantador ou irresistível.

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.

   Fascinar

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

   Sinônimosabsorbbewitchcaptivatecharmenchantengrossenthrallentrancegripintriguerivetspellbind

   Antônimosborerepelrepulse

2. Captivate or mesmerizeB2formal

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

   Fascinar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbewitchcaptivateenchantenthrallentrancegripspellbindtransfix

   Antônimosboredisenchantdisgustrepelrevolt