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riveting
adjective riv·et·ing \ˈri-və-tiŋ\
: very exciting or interesting
Full Definition of RIVETING
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating <a riveting story>
— riv·et·ing·ly \-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of RIVETING
1677
Related to RIVETING
- Synonyms
- absorbing, arresting, consuming, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, immersing, intriguing, involving, interesting
- Antonyms
- boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting
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