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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Watching a prodigy embarrass the world over 72 holes was riveting; equally captivating is following the same person be exposed by life, hubris and ego.
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Mac Engel
april 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Although McKellen’s Julian is colorful and riveting, Solomon saw Coel’s Lori as the protagonist from whose perspective the movie would largely be told.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Torturous as that may sound, directorTrip Cullman (who showed off his penchant for directing quippy interpersonal drama with Cult of Love) has orchestrated a riveting experience.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
And leading the country is a megalomaniac — Anthony Starr’s always riveting Homelander — who might be going insane.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
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Mac Engel
april 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Although McKellen’s Julian is colorful and riveting, Solomon saw Coel’s Lori as the protagonist from whose perspective the movie would largely be told.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Torturous as that may sound, directorTrip Cullman (who showed off his penchant for directing quippy interpersonal drama with Cult of Love) has orchestrated a riveting experience.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
And leading the country is a megalomaniac — Anthony Starr’s always riveting Homelander — who might be going insane.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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