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fascinator

fascinator

1 7.9
Someone or something that attracts strong attention and admiration
  • noun
  • /ˈfæsɪneɪtər/
translation icon : fascinador
  • With his quick wit and confidence, he became the fascinator of the evening.

Examples

  • The new sculpture was a real fascinator for visitors at the museum.

  • The fascinator caught everyone's eye at the wedding.

  • Her unique style made her a fascinator among her classmates.

  • Did you see her fascinator at the party?

  • The vibrant colors of her fascinator drew everyone's attention at the wedding.

  • He wore a stunning fascinator that captivated all the guests at the party.

  • She is known for her unique fascinator designs, which always attract interest at fashion shows.

Synonyms

heartthrob
vsfascinator
  • Informal
16 5.4

A famous person, usually a man, who many people feel strong romantic attraction to

is admired strongly in many ways, not only by romantic fans
grabber
vsfascinator
  • Literature
4 3.8

Something that quickly gets people's attention, like a headline

provokes deeper admiration and lasting interest instead of quick attention
head-turner
vsfascinator
  • Informal
2 5.6

A person or thing that looks very attractive and makes people turn to look

draws deeper interest or admiration, not only a glance
dazzler
vsfascinator
1 4.5

A person or thing that stands out because it is very impressive

draws strong interest without needing exceptional brilliance
cynosure
vsfascinator
  • Literature
1 9.9

A person or thing that many people notice and admire

is a strong attractor but not necessarily the central focus
eye-catcher
vsfascinator
1 4.1

A person or thing that is easy to notice and attracts attention

attracts lasting interest rather than only a quick glance
show-stopper
vsfascinator
1 5.1

A thing that looks very impressive and gets a lot of attention

appeals broadly and attracts strong interest beyond shows
attractor
vsfascinator
1 6.7

A thing that draws people or attention, like free food at an event

refers to a person or thing that actively pulls strong admiration
swooner
vsfascinator
  • Archaic
1 8.7

A person who is very attractive and makes others feel faint with excitement

evokes strong interest or admiration without causing faintness
engager
vsfascinator
6.8

Something that attracts and keeps people's attention

provokes strong admiration and attention rather than just engagement
beau-catcher
vsfascinator
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who attracts many people wanting to date them

draws admiration more broadly beyond romantic interest

How Attention-Grabbing

showstopper
7 5.7
phenomenon
58 7.2
fascinator
1 7.9
novelty
47 4.7
attraction
88 2.1

Surface Forms

fascinator singular
fascinators plural

Morphology

fascinator = fascinate (transparent) = fascinate + or

Standard agent/result noun formed from the verb 'fascinate' with '-or'; the meaning 'person or thing that fascinates' follows productive English morphology.

Etymology

Fascinator comes from the Latin word fascinare, which means 'to charm' or 'to bewitch' and is the source of the English verb fascinate. So a fascinator is someone or something that seems to cast a small 'spell' and strongly attract attention.