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Magnetic vs Fascinating - What's the difference?

magnetic | fascinating | Synonyms |

Magnetic is a synonym of fascinating.


As adjectives the difference between magnetic and fascinating

is that magnetic is magnetic while fascinating is having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.

As a verb fascinating is

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magnetic

English

Alternative forms

* magnetical (dated) * magnetick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism
    • a magnetic recorder
  • having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull
  • determined by earth's magnetic fields
    • magnetic north
    the magnetic meridian
  • having an extraordinary ability to attract
    • He has a magnetic personality.
  • * John Donne
    • she that had all magnetic force alone
  • (archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.
    • a magnetic sleep

    Synonyms

    * magnetised, magnetized * (having the properties a magnet) attractive, repulsive * (having an extraordinary ability to attract) appealing, attractive, charismatic, inviting, seductive

    Antonyms

    * antimagnetic * (determined by earth's magnetic fields ): geographic * (having an extraordinary ability to attract) repulsive

    Related terms

    * magnet * magnetically * magnetic field * nonmagnetic

    fascinating

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.

    • Verb

    (head)