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riveting

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of riveting

holding the attention or provoking interest

a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class

Synonyms of riveting

absorbing, arresting, consuming, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, immersing, interesting, intriguing, involving

Words Related to riveting

breathtaking, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, galvanizing, inspiring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling

provocative, tantalizing

emphatic, showy, splashy, striking

curious, odd, unusual, weird

amazing, astonishing, astounding, eventful, eye-opening, fabulous, marvelous (or marvellous), surprising, wonderful, wondrous

amusing, entertaining

Near Antonyms of riveting

tiresome, tiring, wearisome, wearying

sterile, unexciting

dreary, humdrum, pedestrian

demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting

Antonyms of riveting

boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting

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