/ ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃn; NAmE / noun
1.
[ C , usually sing. ] a very strong attraction, that makes sth very interesting :
Water holds a fascination for most children.
The fascination of the game lies in trying to guess what your opponent is thinking.
2.
[ U , sing. ] fascination (for / with sb/sth) the state of being very attracted to and interested in sb/sth :
the public's enduring fascination with the Royal Family
The girls listened in fascination as the story unfolded.