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fascinating

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/ˈfæs.ə.neɪ.tɪŋ/ · fas-ci-na-ting

extremely interesting or charming; capable of capturing one's attention.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

extremely interesting or charming; capable of capturing one's attention.

بہت دلچسپ یا دلکش؛ کسی کی توجہ کو جیتنے کی قابلیت رکھنے والا۔

حیرت انگیز

hairat angez

Synonyms

captivatingengagingintriguingدلچسپکششدلکش

Antonyms

boringdulluninterestingبورنگمکروہبے دلچسپی

Common Collocations

  • fascinating story
  • fascinating research
  • fascinating experience

Example Sentences

The documentary on deep-sea creatures was truly fascinating.

گہرے سمندری مخلوق پر دستاویزی فلم واقعی حیرت انگیز تھی۔

gehre samandari makhlooq par dastavezi film waqai hairat angez thi.

She has a fascinating way of explaining complex ideas.

اس کے پیچیدہ خیالات کی وضاحت کرنے کا انداز حیرت انگیز ہے۔

us ke paichida khayalat ki wazaahat karne ka andaaz hairat angez hai.

The history of ancient civilizations is a fascinating subject.

قدیم تہذیبوں کی تاریخ ایک حیرت انگیز موضوع ہے۔

qadeem tahzeebon ki tareekh ek hairat angez mauzoo hai.

Easily Confused With

fascinate:Fascinate is a verb meaning to draw in or attract interest, while fascinating is its adjective form describing something that has that quality.

Word Family

fascination
nounحیرت انگیزی
fascinate
verbحیرت زدہ کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Fascination is like a 'spell' that attracts your attention.

Imagine a captivating magical show that draws everyone in.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک بات پہ کہتے ہو تم کہ کیا ہے / تمہیں دیکھوں تو یہ دیکھنے کی بات ہے

Har aik baat pe kehte ho tum ke kya hai / Tumhein dekhun to yeh dekhne ki baat hai

You say 'what is it?' to every little thing / But when I see you, it's a sight worth beholding.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پرندوں کی چالوں میں, ہوشیا رہنا

Parindon ki chalon mein, hoshiyah rehna

Be cautious in the ways of birds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "fascinari" — to bewitch

First known use: 15th century

The word 'fascinating' originates from the Latin term 'fascinari', which means to cast a spell or bewitch. Over time, it evolved to describe anything that deeply captivates the interest.