Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
riveting
Adjective
/ˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪŋ/
Definition
Riveting means completely absorbing or engrossing; it captures your full attention.
Examples
- The movie was so riveting that I didn’t even check my phone once.
- Her riveting speech kept the audience captivated from start to finish.
- Reading the book was a riveting experience that I couldn’t put it down.
Meaning
When something is riveting, it holds you in a state of focused interest or engagement.
Synonyms
- engaging
- captivating
- fascinating
- absorbing
- gripping
