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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Justin Porter, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
With riveting prose, Li — the sisters’ niece — brings their stories to life.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
What Lunar lacks in gameplay complexity it more than makes up for in wonderful animations, captivating characters, and riveting music.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But revisiting fossils in Taiwan’s National Museum of Natural Science may yield riveting clues.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
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 3 May. 2025.
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