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fascinated

/fæsɪˈneɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does fascinated mean?

verb

Past tense of 'fascinate', meaning to attract and hold the attention of someone or something, often because it is strange or interesting.

Example

"She was fascinated by the ancient ruins and spent hours exploring them."

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