riveting
adjective
riv·et·ing
ˈri-və-tiŋ 
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
Examples of riveting in a Sentence
a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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The conversation is intimate, deep and riveting.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 20 May 2026
There’s a temptation to call such men too big for their boots, but Henri is too small for his, and Arlaud is so good at projecting that insufficiency, yet still being riveting to watch.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 20 May 2026
Of the eight children their mother (Arivere Kagoyire) raised, only Vénéranda and her sister Suzanne (a riveting Isabelle Kabano, who starred in Eric Barbier’s Small Country) survive.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The actor-singer— in collaboration with Harris’ vision and co-composer and producer Joseph Shirley’s expertise— created the score and soundtrack for the riveting film.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 20 May 2026
There’s a temptation to call such men too big for their boots, but Henri is too small for his, and Arlaud is so good at projecting that insufficiency, yet still being riveting to watch.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 20 May 2026
Of the eight children their mother (Arivere Kagoyire) raised, only Vénéranda and her sister Suzanne (a riveting Isabelle Kabano, who starred in Eric Barbier’s Small Country) survive.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The actor-singer— in collaboration with Harris’ vision and co-composer and producer Joseph Shirley’s expertise— created the score and soundtrack for the riveting film.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for riveting
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riveting. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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