Definition of Riveting
Riveting
riv·et·ing
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
completely occupying one's attention or interest, fascinating or engrossing;
e.g. The movie was so riveting that I couldn't look away from the screen until it was over.
(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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