fascination
(noun) the capacity to attract intense interest; “he held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations”
captivation, enchantment, enthrallment, fascination
(noun) a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
fascination, captivation
(noun) the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
fascination (countable and uncountable, plural fascinations)
(archaic) The act of bewitching, or enchanting
Synonyms: enchantment, witchcraft
The state or condition of being fascinated.
Something which fascinates.
Source: Wiktionary
Fas`ci*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. fascinatio; cf. F. fascination.]
1. The act of fascinating, bewhiching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence. The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them against fascination. Waller.
2. The state or condition of being fascinated.
3. That which fascinates; a charm; a spell. There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in words. South.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 April 2025
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
