Rivetting: meaning, definitions and examples
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rivetting
[ หrษชvษชtษชล ]
captivating attention
The term 'riveting' refers to something that is extremely interesting or absorbing. It is often used to describe experiences, stories, or events that hold a person's attention completely and firmly, making them unable to turn away or lose focus.
Synonyms
absorbing, engaging, fascinating, gripping.
Examples of usage
- The movie was so riveting that I forgot about the time.
- She gave a riveting speech that captivated the audience.
- His performance was riveting, earning him a standing ovation.
Translations
Translations of the word "rivetting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rebitar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฟเคตเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Nieten
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyambung
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะบะปะตะฟัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ nitowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใใๆฅๅ
๐ซ๐ท rivetage
๐ช๐ธ remachado
๐น๐ท perรงinleme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆฌ๋ฒณ ์ ํฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุซุจูุช
๐จ๐ฟ nรฝtovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ nitovanie
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ zaklepanje
๐ฎ๐ธ rรญtun
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแขแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงivileลdirmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ remachado
Etymology
The word 'riveting' originates from the noun 'rivet', which refers to a metal pin used to fasten things together. The term was metaphorically extended to describe something that holds attention or focus in the same way a rivet secures pieces of metal. The verb form 'to rivet' dates back to the late 19th century, deriving from the Middle French 'river', meaning to fasten or secure something tightly. Its usage in the context of captivating attention likely emerged in the mid-20th century as literature and media sought expressive ways to describe compelling narratives or performances. This evolution illustrates how language adapts to encompass new meanings in response to cultural developments.