fascinator

fas·ci·na·tor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fas-uh-ney-ter]
- /ˈfæs əˌneɪ tər/
- /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fas-uh-ney-ter]
- /ˈfæs əˌneɪ tər/

Definitions of fascinator word

noun fascinator a person or thing that fascinates. 1
noun fascinator a scarf of crochet work, lace, or the like, narrowing toward the ends, worn as a head covering by women. 1
noun fascinator A fascinating person. 1
noun fascinator a lightweight, decorative head covering worn by women on formal occasions 0
noun fascinator a person who fascinates 0
noun fascinator a woman's light scarf, usually knitted or crocheted, worn around the head or neck 0

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Origin of fascinator

First appearance:

before 1740

One of the 48% newest English words

From Late Latin, dating back to 1740-50; See origin at fascinate, -tor

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Parts of speech for Fascinator

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fascinator popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for fascinator

noun fascinator

charmer — If you refer to someone, especially a man, as a charmer, you think that they behave in a very charming but rather insincere way.
enchanter — A person who uses magic or sorcery, esp. to put someone or something under a spell.

All 2 Synonyms of fascinator