fascination
1. the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) (Freq. 2) • Syn: captivation • Derivationally related forms: captivate (for: captivation), fascinate • Hypernyms: enchantment, spell, trance 2. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual • Syn: captivation, enchantment, enthrallment • Derivationally related forms: fascinate, enthrall (for: enthrallment), enchant (for: enchantment), captivate (for: captivation) • Hypernyms: liking 3. the capacity to attract intense interest - he held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations • Derivationally related forms: fascinate • Hypernyms: attraction, attractiveness
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