(v) to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe, Syn.spellbind, transfix, grip, Example: The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Fascinated p. pr. & vb. n.. Fascinating ] [ L. fascinare; cf. Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_; to slander, bewitch. ] 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant. [ 1913 Webster ]
It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain. Griffith (Cuvier). [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms. [ 1913 Webster ]
There be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy. Bacon.
adj. 1. having the attention fixed by a sense of wonder. Syn. -- hypnotized, hypnotised, mesmerized, mesmerised, spellbound, transfixed. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. intensely interested in or attracted by; as, I'm very interested in birds; in fact I'm fascinated by them. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
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