RIVETING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RIVETING?

Need another word that means the same as “riveting”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “riveting” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Riveting” are: absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping

Riveting as an Adjective

Definitions of "Riveting" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “riveting” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Completely engrossing; compelling.
• Capable of arousing and holding the attention.

Synonyms of "Riveting" as an adjective (4 Words)

absorbing	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. An absorbing account of their marriage.
engrossing	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. The most engrossing parts of the book.
fascinating	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. A fascinating woman.
gripping	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. A gripping TV thriller.

Usage Examples of "Riveting" as an adjective

• The book is a riveting account of the legendary freedom fighter.

Associations of "Riveting" (30 Words)

absorbing	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. An absorbing account of their marriage.
amusing	Providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining. An amusing speaker.
attractive	Having qualities or features which arouse interest. The attractive force between the magnets and the metal plate.
bestseller	A book that has had a large and rapid sale. The bestseller list.
charming	Pleasing or delighting. He was a charming affectionate colleague.
delightful	Causing delight; charming. A delightful surprise.
diverting	Entertaining or amusing. A diverting story.
enchanting	Delightfully charming or attractive. Dinah looked enchanting.
engrossing	Absorbing all one’s attention or interest. The most engrossing parts of the book.
entertaining	Agreeably diverting. A charming and entertaining companion.
enthralling	Capturing interest as if by a spell. An enthralling best seller.
entrancing	Capturing interest as if by a spell. I find you entrancing.
exciting	Stimulating interest and discussion. An exciting account of her trip.
fascinating	Extremely interesting. A fascinating woman.
fun	A source of fun. She s full of fun.
funny	An account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line. A very funny writer.
humorous	Full of or characterized by humor. A humorous and entertaining talk.
intense	Extremely sharp or intense. Enemy fire was intense.
interesting	Arousing or holding the attention. It will be very interesting to see what they come up with.
intriguing	Disturbingly provocative. An intriguing smile.
irresistible	Too attractive and tempting to be resisted. Irresistible or resistless impulses.
meteoric	Relating to meteors or meteorites. Meteoric iron.
nice	Exhibiting courtesy and politeness. A nice point.
overwhelming	Very great in amount. His party won overwhelming support.
pleasantness	The feeling caused by agreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling. The pleasantness of a cool breeze on a hot summer day.
salient	(military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy. The salient object in my view.
stardom	The status of being acknowledged as a star. Her rise to stardom has been meteoric.
super	An extra unwanted or unimportant person a supernumerary. A super party.
thrilling	Causing a surge of emotion or excitement. A thrilling adventure.