riveting

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #27118

Meanings

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adj
So interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention.

The documentary was so riveting that nobody left their seat.

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1 adj · so interesting or exciting... fascinating

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riveting machine
a machine that fastens pieces together using rivets

Noun + noun

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