1. to attract and hold the attention of someone in a powerful way

Examples

• The magician's tricks fascinated the children.
• She was fascinated by ancient Egyptian history.
• The documentary about space exploration fascinated viewers worldwide.
• His storytelling ability never fails to fascinate his audience.
• The intricate details of the painting fascinated art critics.
• Scientists are fascinated by the behavior of dolphins.
• The mystery novel fascinated her so much she read it in one sitting.