Basic Details
Word: Fascinating
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Extremely interesting and attracting a lot of attention.
Synonyms: Captivating, enchanting, intriguing
Antonyms: Boring, dull, uninteresting
Idioms and Phrases
- Fascinating as a butterfly: Used to describe something that is very beautiful or interesting. Example: "The artwork was fascinating as a butterfly, drawing everyones attention."
- Fascinate the socks off someone: To captivate someone completely. Example: "The magician's tricks fascinated the socks off the children in the audience."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The book was so fascinating that I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
Example 2: We watched a fascinating documentary about the mysteries of the ocean.
Example 3: Learning about different cultures can be a fascinating adventure.
Fun Fact
Did you know the word "fascinating" comes from the Latin word "fascinare," which means "to enchant or bewitch"? It reflects how something can capture our imagination!
Famous Quote
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." Aristotle
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fascinating" mean?
a) Very boring
b) Extremely interesting
c) Ordinary
d) Quiet
Answer: b) Extremely interesting
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fascinating"?
a) Boring
b) Captivating
c) Tedious
d) Uninteresting
Answer: b) Captivating
3. Which word is an antonym of "fascinating"?
a) Exciting
b) Dull
c) Intriguing
d) Stunning
Answer: b) Dull
4. Which sentence uses "fascinating" correctly?
a) The fascinating sound made everyone smile.
b) The fascinating dessert tasted terrible.
c) The fascinating lecture kept the students engaged.
d) The fascinating chair was very uncomfortable.
Answer: c) The fascinating lecture kept the students engaged.
5. What does the idiom "fascinate the socks off someone" mean?
a) To disappoint someone
b) To confuse someone
c) To captivate someone completely
d) To ignore someone
Answer: c) To captivate someone completely
