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RIH-vih-tihng
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.”
adj
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So interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention.
"It was a riveting account of the rescue, told in vivid detail."
noun
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The process of joining metal pieces together with rivets.
"Riveting was the standard method of assembling steel-hulled ships."
How to use riveting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely gripping or engrossing (figurative), or literally the act of fastening with rivets.
Common pairings
riveting story
riveting performance
absolutely riveting
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Word forms
- Plural
- rivetings
- Comparative
- more riveting
- Superlative
- most riveting
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Etymology
From "rivet" plus the "-ing" ending, in the figurative sense of being "fastened" to something by its interest.
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Rhymes for riveting
meeting
dieting
greeting
fleeting
tweeting
marketing
competing
picketing
fidgeting
carpeting
targeting
trumpeting
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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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