riveting

adjective

riv·​et·​ing ˈri-və-tiŋ How to pronounce riveting (audio)
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
rivetingly adverb

Examples of riveting in a Sentence

a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 15 May 2025 The crack of Shohei Ohtani’s bat — punctuating a riveting contest in early May with another indelible moment of on-demand magic. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025 Besides, Hewitt had previously produced the revered Walter Cronkite news show as well as the riveting Kennedy-Nixon debate. Peter Bart, Deadline, 8 May 2025 The electro-pop track — powered by a riveting, high-energy beat — is part of Lali’s latest album, titled No Vayas a Atender Cuando El Demonio Llama, released April 30 via Sony Music Argentina. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for riveting

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of riveting was in 1677

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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riveting. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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