The meaning of RIVETING is having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating. How to use riveting in a sentence.

riveting I found the movie absolutely riveting. thrilling It was a thrilling game in which both teams played well. exhilarating I find skiing absolutely exhilarating.

Synonyms for RIVETING: interesting, intriguing, fascinating, engaging, absorbing, exciting, gripping, provocative; Antonyms of RIVETING: boring, tedious, dry, dull, heavy, uninteresting, monotonous, drab

A rivet is a fastener that holds something closed or down, and something riveting keeps you glued to your seat and grabs your attention. Sometimes a movie is so riveting that not even free popcorn refills can lure you away.

Definition of riveting adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you describe something as riveting, you mean that it is extremely interesting and exciting, and that it holds your attention completely.

Define riveting. riveting synonyms, riveting pronunciation, riveting translation, English dictionary definition of riveting. adj. Wholly absorbing or engrossing one's attention; fascinating: a riveting science-fiction novel. riv′et·ing·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...