What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
interested
Example
I am interested in learning a new language. [interested: adjective]
Example
She was interested in the book and read it in one sitting. [interested: past participle]
fascinated
Example
He was fascinated by the intricate details of the painting. [fascinated: adjective]
Example
The children were fascinated by the magician's tricks. [fascinated: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Interested is more commonly used than fascinated in everyday language. Interested is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while fascinated is less common and implies a stronger and more intense interest.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between interested and fascinated?
Both interested and fascinated can be used in formal and informal contexts. However, interested is more neutral and can be used in various formality levels, while fascinated is more subjective and personal, making it more appropriate for informal contexts.
