1. (

• intrigue ,
• fascinate

) cause to be interested or curious ;

2. (

• fascinate ,
• transfix ,
• grip ,
• spellbind

) to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra" ;

3. (

• capture ,
• enamour ,
• trance ,
• catch ,
• becharm ,
• enamor ,
• captivate ,
• beguile ,
• charm ,
• fascinate ,
• bewitch ,
• entrance ,
• enchant ,

) attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts" ;

1. (

• absorbing ,
• engrossing ,
• fascinating ,
• gripping ,
• riveting

) capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story" ;

2. (

• bewitching ,
• captivating ,
• enchanting ,
• enthralling ,
• entrancing ,
• fascinating

) capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman" ;