Riveting Meaning in English
word
ˈɹɪvətɪŋ
RIV-uh-ting
ɹˈɪvɪtɪŋ
RIV-it-ing
Definición
Extremely interesting or exciting, so much that it fully grabs your attention.
Uso & Matices
'Riveting' is formal and very positive; it describes something so fascinating you can’t look away. Common with 'story', 'performance', 'movie', or 'read'. Not used for people, only experiences or things.
Spanish: fascinante - cautivadorPortuguese (BR): fascinante - envolventePortuguese (PT): fascinante - cativanteChinese (Simplified): 引人入胜的 - 扣人心弦的Chinese (Traditional): 引人入勝的 - 扣人心絃的Hindi: मनमोहक - ध्यान आकर्षित करने वालाArabic: مشوق - آسرBengali: মন্ত্রমুগ্ধকর - আকর্ষণীয়Russian: захватывающий - увлекательныйJapanese: 魅力的な - 釘付けにするようなVietnamese: hấp dẫn - lôi cuốnKorean: 매혹적인 - 눈을 뗄 수 없는Turkish: büyüleyici - sürükleyiciUrdu: دلچسپ - مسحور کنIndonesian: mencengkeram - sangat menarik
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The movie was riveting from start to finish.
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She told a riveting story about her travels.
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The book was so riveting I read it in one day.
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His riveting performance left the audience speechless.
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I found the documentary absolutely riveting—I couldn't look away.
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That was a riveting read—I barely blinked until it was over.
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