The movie was absolutely riveting from start to finish.
这部电影从头到尾都绝对引人入胜。
Which of the following words is a synonym for “riveting” as it is used in the sentence: “The author”s latest novel is utterly riveting from start to finish''?
B — Captivating. “riveting” means adj. Fascinating and gripping; compelling
The ______ thriller kept the entire audience on the edge of their seats.
D — riveting. “riveting” means adj. Fascinating and gripping; compelling
riveting — adj. Fascinating and gripping; compelling. In Chinese: 吸引人的，引人入胜的.
riveting is pronounced /ˈrɪvətɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: riv · et · ing.
The movie was absolutely riveting from start to finish. (这部电影从头到尾都绝对引人入胜。)
engrossing, captivating, fascinating — all close in meaning to riveting (adj. Fascinating and gripping; compelling).
Yes. riveting appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
rivet (rivet, extended to attract and fasten)+ ing→ extremely attractive.