1. (

• fascination ,
• captivation

) the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) ;

2. (

• captivation ,
• enchantment ,
• enthrallment ,
• fascination

) a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual ;

3. (

• fascination

) the capacity to attract intense interest; "he held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations" ;