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单词 riveting
释义

riveting

adjective

riv·​et·​ing ˈri-və-tiŋ How to pronounce riveting (audio)
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
rivetingly
ˈri-və-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce riveting (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • absorbing
  • arresting
  • consuming
  • engaging
  • engrossing
  • enthralling
  • fascinating
  • gripping
  • immersing
  • interesting
  • intriguing
  • involving
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Example Sentences

a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

riveting 1 of 2

adjective

as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • interesting
  • intriguing
  • fascinating
  • engaging
  • absorbing
  • gripping
  • engrossing
  • exciting
  • enthralling
  • provocative
  • entertaining
  • inspiring
  • involving
  • arresting
  • thrilling
  • amazing
  • consuming
  • immersing
  • amusing
  • exhilarating
  • electrifying
  • captivating
  • breathtaking
  • galvanizing
  • spellbinding
  • enchanting
  • mesmerizing
  • rousing
  • tantalizing
  • attractive
  • electric
  • unusual
  • striking
  • charming
  • astonishing
  • alluring
  • stirring
  • stimulating
  • bewitching
  • showy
  • surprising
  • emphatic
  • wonderful
  • eventful
  • wondrous
  • astounding
  • hypnotizing
  • marvelous
  • curious
  • eye-opening
  • marvellous
  • fabulous
  • odd
  • weird
  • splashy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • boring
  • tedious
  • dull
  • uninteresting
  • dry
  • heavy
  • monotonous
  • tiresome
  • drab
  • tiring
  • wearisome
  • unexciting
  • sterile
  • wearying
  • dispiriting
  • humdrum
  • dreary
  • discouraging
  • disheartening
  • demoralizing
  • pedantic
  • pedestrian
  • operose
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riveting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of rivet
as in focusing
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • focusing
  • concentrating
  • centering
  • fastening
  • training
  • focussing
  • nailing
  • directing
  • setting
  • pointing
  • attending
  • heeding
  • leveling
  • aiming
  • refocusing
  • honing in (on)
  • levelling
  • homing (in on)
  • zeroing (in on)
  • obsessing (over)
  • fixating (on)
  • minding
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