Definitions for: Fascination

[n] the capacity to attract intense interest; "he held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations"
[n] a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
[n] the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

Webster (1913) Definition: Fas`ci*na"tion, n. [L. fascinatio; cf. F.
fascination.]
1. The act of fascinating, bewhiching, or enchanting;
enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or
irresistible influence on the affections or passions;
unseen, inexplicable influence.

The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest
horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them
against fascination. --Waller.

2. The state or condition of being fascinated.

3. That which fascinates; a charm; a spell.

There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in
words. --South.

Synonyms: captivation, captivation, enchantment, enthrallment

See Also: attraction, attractiveness, enchantment, liking, spell, trance

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