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Rivetingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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rivetingly

[ ˈrɪvɪtɪŋli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in an engaging or captivating manner

In a way that holds one's attention completely; in a manner that is fascinating or enthralling.

Synonyms

captivatingly, engagingly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
rivetingly	Use this word when describing something so fascinating that it completely captures someone's attention, often leaving them unable to look away. The documentary was rivetingly detailed and kept me hooked till the very end. Her explanation of the theory was rivetingly clear and insightful.
captivatingly	This word is suitable for describing something that charms and delights, often in a gentle or enchanting way. It can refer to appearances or performances that draw people in. The garden was captivatingly beautiful with its colorful flowers and serene pathways. She danced so captivatingly that the entire audience was mesmerized.
engagingly	Use 'engagingly' for situations where someone or something interacts in an interesting, pleasant, and appealing manner, often encouraging participation or attention. The teacher explained the concept so engagingly that all the students were eager to learn more. He spoke engagingly about his travels, making everyone feel like they were part of the adventure.

Word

Description / Examples

rivetingly

Use this word when describing something so fascinating that it completely captures someone's attention, often leaving them unable to look away.

The documentary was rivetingly detailed and kept me hooked till the very end.
Her explanation of the theory was rivetingly clear and insightful.

captivatingly

This word is suitable for describing something that charms and delights, often in a gentle or enchanting way. It can refer to appearances or performances that draw people in.

The garden was captivatingly beautiful with its colorful flowers and serene pathways.
She danced so captivatingly that the entire audience was mesmerized.

engagingly

Use 'engagingly' for situations where someone or something interacts in an interesting, pleasant, and appealing manner, often encouraging participation or attention.

The teacher explained the concept so engagingly that all the students were eager to learn more.
He spoke engagingly about his travels, making everyone feel like they were part of the adventure.

Examples of usage

She told the story rivetingly, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
The speaker captivated the audience rivetingly with her powerful words.

Translations

Translations of the word "rivetingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cativantemente

🇮🇳 मोहक ढंग से

🇩🇪 fesselnd

🇮🇩 dengan memikat

🇺🇦 захопливо

🇵🇱 fascynująco

🇯🇵 魅力的に

🇫🇷 de manière captivante

🇪🇸 de manera cautivadora

🇹🇷 büyüleyici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 매혹적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل آسر

🇨🇿 poutavě

🇸🇰 pútavo

🇨🇳 引人入胜地

🇸🇮 očarljivo

🇮🇸 heillandi

🇰🇿 қызықтырып

🇬🇪 მომხიბვლელად

🇦🇿 cazibədarcasına

🇲🇽 de manera cautivadora

Etymology

The adverb 'rivetingly' is derived from the verb 'rivet', meaning to hold someone or something firmly in place. The suffix '-ingly' is added to the adjective 'riveting' to form the adverb 'rivetingly'. The word 'rivet' itself has origins in Old French and Latin, ultimately deriving from the Latin word 'reptare', meaning to bind or fasten.