riveting
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.riv·et·ing
adjective \ˈri-və-tiŋ\Definition of RIVETING
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating <a riveting story>
— riv·et·ing·ly \-lē\ adverb
See Examples of RIVETING
- <a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class>
First Known Use of RIVETING
1677
Related to RIVETING
- Synonyms
- absorbing, arresting, consuming, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, immersing, intriguing, involving, interesting
- Antonyms
- boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting
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