Synonyms & related words for fascinated

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of fascinated — including mesmerized, spellbound, enthralled, captivated, hypnotized, entranced. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to fascinated

Explore words related to fascinated — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include transfixed, intrigued, fascination, fascinates, captivation, enthrallment, bedazzled, amazedly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for fascinated

Common synonyms for fascinated include mesmerized, spellbound, enthralled, captivated, hypnotized, entranced, enamored, enraptured — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does fascinated come from?

The word fascinated breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root fascin-, from Latin fascinum (“spell, bewitchment”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.