Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Fascinate \Fas"ci*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fascinated}, p.
   pr. & vb. n.. {Fascinating}.] [L. fascinare; cf. Gr.
   ?????????? to slander, bewitch.]
   1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by
      some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to
      enchant.

            It has been almost universally believed that . . .
            serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which
            they are desirous to obtain.          --Griffith
                                                  (Cuvier).

   2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm;
      to captivate, as by physical or mental charms.

            there be none of the passions that have been noted
            to fascinate or bewhich but love and envy. --Bacon.

   Syn: To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch;
        attract.

Source : WordNet®

fascinating
     adj 1: capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a
            fascinating story" [syn: {absorbing}, {engrossing}, {gripping},
             {riveting}]
     2: 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" [syn: {bewitching}, {captivating},
         {enchanting}, {enthralling}, {entrancing}]