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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But anger is only an occasionally riveting spice in this show, not the dominant emotion.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 19 June 2026
All of this, mind you, is far more riveting than the car chase scenes in Disclosure Day.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, and Chase Infiniti star in one of the most riveting movies of its era.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 June 2026
The result was a set of riveting political thrillers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 June 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 19 June 2026
All of this, mind you, is far more riveting than the car chase scenes in Disclosure Day.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, and Chase Infiniti star in one of the most riveting movies of its era.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 June 2026
The result was a set of riveting political thrillers.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 June 2026
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riveting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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