riveting
adjective
riv·et·ing
ˈri-və-tiŋ 
: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
a riveting story
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a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class
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In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process.
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Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Truly a riveting story of the Jewish refugee experience after [World War II].
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Consider our highest words of praise for books—captivating, commanding, riveting, absorbing, enthralling.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Lynch played the detective, and his voice and delivery is a big part of what makes this piece such a riveting, hilarious watch.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Truly a riveting story of the Jewish refugee experience after [World War II].
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Consider our highest words of praise for books—captivating, commanding, riveting, absorbing, enthralling.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Lynch played the detective, and his voice and delivery is a big part of what makes this piece such a riveting, hilarious watch.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Riveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riveting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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