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riveting

riveting /ˈrɪvətɪŋ/ adjective
riveting
/ˈrɪvətɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of RIVETING
[more riveting; most riveting]
: very exciting or interesting引人入胜的;饶有趣味的
BNC: 20513 COCA: 15797

riveting

adjective

riv·​et·​ing ˈri-və-tiŋ How to pronounce riveting (audio)
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
rivetingly adverb

Example Sentences

a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of riveting was in 1677
BNC: 20513 COCA: 15797

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