riveting
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for riveting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use riveting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
riveting story
riveting performance
absolutely riveting
Etymology
From "rivet" plus the "-ing" ending, in the figurative sense of being "fastened" to something by its interest.
Full origin of riveting →Frequently asked questions
What does “riveting” mean?
The word “riveting” means so interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention. In plain terms, extremely gripping or engrossing (figurative), or literally the act of fastening with rivets.
How do you pronounce “riveting”?
“Riveting” is pronounced RIH-vih-tihng (/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “riveting” in a sentence?
Here is “riveting” used in a sentence: “It was a riveting account of the rescue, told in vivid detail.”
What part of speech is “riveting”?
Depending on how it is used, “riveting” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “riveting” have?
“Riveting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention.
