riveting

riveting

CEFR: C1-C2 /riv-et-ing/ [r.ih1.v.ah0.t.ih0.ng]

A rivet is a fastener that holds something fixed or two things together, so when you say something is riveting, it means it keeps you fixed or glued to your seat and grabs your attention. We can say a movie is riveting, a book is riveting, and so on.

Take a look at its use below:

Example Sentences:
The story is riveting and keeps the viewer hooked.
The movie/book/narrative was riveting.