riveting

riv·et·ing

adj \ˈri-və-tiŋ\

Definition of RIVETING

: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating <a riveting story>

— riv·et·ing·ly \-lē\ adverb

Examples of RIVETING

1. <a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class>

First Known Use of RIVETING

1677

Related to RIVETING

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

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

Related Words: breathtaking, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, galvanizing, inspiring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling; provocative, tantalizing; emphatic, showy, splashy, striking; alluring, attractive, bewitching, captivating, charming, enchanting, spellbinding; hypnotizing, mesmerizing; curious, odd, unusual, weird; amazing, astonishing, astounding, eventful, eye-opening, fabulous, marvelous (or marvellous), surprising, wonderful, wondrous; amusing, entertaining

Near Antonyms: operose, tiresome, tiring, wearisome, wearying; sterile, unexciting; dreary, humdrum, pedantic, pedestrian; demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting

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