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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