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fascino

charm, fascination

noun FAH-shee-noh Rare

Origin: From Latin fascinum, 'spell, enchantment'.

Usage Note

Fascino denotes a compelling, attractive quality — ha molto fascino ('he has great charm'). It carries connotations of mystery or magnetism beyond simple beauty. The adjective affascinante ('fascinating, charming') shares the root. Not to be confused with the political term fascismo.

Examples

"Il suo fascino è irresistibile."

Natural Translation

His charm is irresistible.

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