absorbing vs fascinating

absorbing and fascinating both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
absorbing	No	Yes	No	No
fascinating	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, absorbing and fascinating are synonyms defined as:

absorbing and fascinating: capable of arousing and holding the attention

Other synonyms of absorbing include engrossing, gripping, riveting.

absorbing (adjective)	fascinating (adjective)
capable of arousing and holding the attention	capturing interest as if by a spell
	capable of arousing and holding the attention