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   riveting

   /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. completely engrossing; compelling: "the book is a riveting account of the legendary freedom fighter"

   Derivatives

   • 1. rivetingly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRIVETING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   causing feelings of happiness or enthusiasm. exciting Riding roller coasters is so exciting! gripping The book was gripping - I couldn't put it down. riveting I found the movie absolutely riveting. thrilling It was a thrilling game in which both teams played well. exhilarating I find skiing absolutely exhilarating.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rivetingRiveting Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RIVETING is having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating. How to use riveting in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › rivetingˈRIVETING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   ˈriveting definition: absolutely fascinating; enthralling. See examples of ˈRIVETING used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRIVETING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe something as riveting, you mean that it is extremely interesting and exciting, and that it holds your attention completely.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rivetingRiveting - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A rivet is a fastener that holds something closed or down, and something riveting keeps you glued to your seat and grabs your attention. Sometimes a movie is so riveting that not even free popcorn refills can lure you away.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › rivetingRiveting - definition of riveting by The Free Dictionary

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   Define riveting. riveting synonyms, riveting pronunciation, riveting translation, English dictionary definition of riveting. adj. Wholly absorbing or engrossing one's attention; fascinating: a riveting science-fiction novel. riv′et·ing·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRIVETING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   RIVETING definition: extremely interesting or exciting: . Learn more.