Fascinated

Fascinated
Fascinate Fas"ci*nate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fascinated}, p. pr. & vb. n.. {Fascinating}.] [L. fascinare; cf. Gr. ?????????? 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.

Syn: To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch; attract. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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