adjective
- extremely interesting or exciting; holding one’s attention completely
verb
- present participle of rivet: to fasten with rivets or to hold someone’s attention completely
Examples
- The documentary about ocean life was absolutely riveting.
- She gave a riveting performance that left the audience speechless.
- The mystery novel was so riveting I couldn’t put it down.
- His riveting speech moved everyone in the room.
- The workers were riveting steel beams together.
- The intense courtroom drama was riveting from start to finish.
- Her riveting storytelling kept the children mesmerized.