riveting

• Décrit quelque chose d'extrêmement intéressant qui capte entièrement votre attention.

Describes something that is extremely interesting and holds your attention completely.

1. Fascinating or captivatingB2formal

   Capable of arousing and holding the attention; extremely interesting or exciting.

   captivant

   • The documentary was so riveting that I couldn't look away.
   • Her riveting speech kept the audience silent and engaged.
   • The novel's plot is absolutely riveting from start to finish.

   Synonymesabsorbingcaptivatingcompellingengagingengrossingenthrallingfascinatinggrippinginterestingintriguing

   Antonymesboringdrearydullhumdrummonotonoustedioustiresomeuninteresting

• Verbe signifiant fixer solidement ou attacher fermement quelque chose, ou attirer et retenir complètement l'attention de quelqu'un.

A verb meaning to fasten or fix something firmly, or to attract and hold someone's attention completely.

1. Direct one's attention on somethingB2formal

   To focus one's gaze or attention intently on something.

   fixer son attention

   • He riveted his eyes on the horizon.
   • She riveted her attention on the speaker.
   • The audience riveted their gaze on the stage.

   Synonymesabsorbcaptivateengrossfascinatefixategripholdspellbind

   Antonymesdistractdivertignoreoverlook

2. Fasten with a rivet or rivetsB2formal

   To join or secure metal parts together using a metal bolt or pin.

   river

   • The workers riveted the steel beams together.
   • They riveted the plates to the ship's hull.
   • The mechanic riveted the broken bracket back into place.

   Synonymesboltclinchfastenjoinpinsecure

3. Hold someone's attentionB2formal

   To completely capture and hold someone's interest or attention.

   Captiver (l'attention)

   • The movie riveted the audience from start to finish.
   • Her speech riveted everyone in the room.
   • The novel's plot riveted readers for hours.

   Synonymesabsorbcaptivateengrossenthrallfascinategriphypnotizespellbind

   Antonymesboredistract