riveting

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing great interest and excitement; engaging and holding one's full attention.

• Adjective

  Engrossing or fascinating; holding the attention completely.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with riveting
dying , lying , spying , trying

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Variants

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riveting , rivetingly , rivet , riveted , riveter , riveters , rivets , rivetted , rivetting

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Etymology

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From Old French riveter, from rives 'banks' + -ter, suffix denoting action or state, from Latin rivus 'stream'. Originally meant 'to fasten, join together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'riveting' comes from the Old French word 'riveter', which means 'to fasten, join together'.

2. The first known use of the word 'riveting' in English was in the 15th century.

3. A 'riveting' performance by an actor can leave the audience speechless and in awe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Engrossing: Related term meaning completely absorbing or fascinating.

2. Captivating: Related term meaning able to attract and hold one's attention completely.

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Culture

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In literature, 'riveting' is often used to describe a story or narrative that is engaging and holds the reader's attention from start to finish. In art, the term may be used to describe a painting or sculpture that captivates the viewer's attention. In music, a 'riveting' performance might be one that is emotionally intense and engaging.

How to Memorize "riveting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a book that is so captivating, you can't put it down. Visualize the cover, the pages turning, and the excitement you feel as you read each word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'riveting' with the feeling of being completely absorbed in a book, movie, or piece of art.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: R - riveting, C - causing great interest, E - engaging and holding attention.

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