Rivetted: meaning, definitions and examples
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rivetted
[ ˈrɪv.ɪt ]
fascinated attention
To rivet is to hold someone’s attention completely, in such a way that they are almost unable to look away or do anything else. It often suggests a strong emotional or intellectual engagement. For instance, a riveting performance may leave the audience spellbound. The term also carries a sense of being firmly fixed or secured, typically in relation to fastenings or bolts. In a metaphorical sense, something that is riveting can captivate or enthrall observers.
Synonyms
captivated, engrossed, enthralled, fascinated, gripped.
Examples of usage
- The movie was so riveting that I lost track of time.
- Her story about the expedition was utterly riveting.
- The speaker riveted the audience with her passionate delivery.
Translations
Translations of the word "rivetted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rebitado
🇮🇳 रिवेटेड
🇩🇪 vernietet
🇮🇩 ditempel
🇺🇦 заклепаний
🇵🇱 nitowany
🇯🇵 リベットされた
🇫🇷 riveté
🇪🇸 remachado
🇹🇷 perçinlenmiş
🇰🇷 리벳된
🇸🇦 مربط
🇨🇿 nýtovaný
🇸🇰 nýtovaný
🇨🇳 铆接的
🇸🇮 zaklapan
🇮🇸 rifið
🇰🇿 қосылған
🇬🇪 რიბეტიანი
🇦🇿 qarışdırılmış
🇲🇽 remachado
Etymology
The word 'rivet' comes from the Old French term 'river' (modern French 'rivet'), which means 'to fasten'. This etymology suggests the original sense of fastening objects together with metal pins or bolts. The usage of 'rivet' as a verb to indicate capturing attention or interest dates back to the mid-19th century. Initially associated with mechanical contexts, the term evolved into a more figurative sense where it described the act of leaving someone entranced or spellbound. The transition of meaning reflects how language often shifts from concrete actions to abstract ideas, illustrating the power of language to convey complex human experiences. The broader cultural context also played a role, as riveting performances in theater and literature gradually led to its metaphorical usage in capturing human attention.