Definition of Riveting
Riveting
Riv·et·ing
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Extremely interesting or attractive, holding one's attention.
e.g. The riveting plot twist at the end of the movie surprised everyone.
(verb)
fastening pieces of metal together using special metal bolts or pins (rivets);
e.g. They were riveting the pieces of the machine's frame together.
(verb)
holding something/someone tightly so that they cannot move, literally or figuratively;
e.g. The monster is capable of riveting even the bravest people to the spot.
(verb)
completely occupying someone's attention and engrossing or fascinating them;
e.g. He was riveting the children with a story about magical creatures.
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