riveting
Riveting (adj) means So interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention. Example: “It was a riveting account of the rescue, told in vivid detail.”
How to use riveting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely gripping or engrossing (figurative), or literally the act of fastening with rivets.
Word forms
more riveting comparative, rivetings plural, most riveting superlative
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It was a _____ account of the rescue, told in vivid detail.
Etymology
From "rivet" plus the "-ing" ending, in the figurative sense of being "fastened" to something by its interest.
Rhymes for 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.
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