riveting
adjective
riv·et·ing
ˈri-və-tiŋ 
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
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a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Rarely have decrescendos been so riveting, barely audible pianissimos so charged.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Episode 5 is particularly riveting, as Sherlock discovers something significant about his childhood.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Arguably the most riveting pieces displayed were movies posters and DVD boxes that featured Edwards’ review on the film.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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