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What is another word for Riveted? – 119 Riveted Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    absorbed captivated enthralled fascinated engaged gripped hooked intrigued interested mesmerized spellbound enthused excited thrilled delighted charmed beguiled enamored smitten riveted attentive focused intent concentrated absorbed preoccupied obsessed fixated devoted dedicated

    Meaning of Riveted

    According to Merriam-Webster, "riveted" means being completely focused or absorbed in something, such as a conversation, activity, or performance.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "riveted" as being extremely interested or excited, to the point of being unable to look away or stop thinking about something.
    • The Oxford Dictionary describes "riveted" as being completely captivated or enthralled, often to the point of being unable to move or look away.

    Example Uses

    • The audience was riveted by the performer's captivating stage presence and mesmerizing dance moves.
    • The reader was riveted by the plot twists and turns in the thrilling novel, unable to put it down until the very end.
    • The crowd was riveted by the intense basketball game, cheering and chanting as the players battled it out on the court.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    bored disinterested unenthusiastic apathetic detached distracted indifferent unconcerned unengaged uninvolved disengaged disconnected unimpressed unaffected unresponsive lethargic sluggish languid lackluster uninspired unexcited unmoved

    Related Nouns

    attention focus concentration fascination captivation enthrallment obsession fixation devotion dedication interest enthusiasm excitement thrill delight charm beguilement enchantment spell mesmerism hypnosis trance

    Related Verbs

    absorb captivate enthrall fascinate engage grip hook intrigue interest mesmerize spellbind enthuse excite thrill delight charm beguile enchant hypnotize transfix entrance entice attract

    Related Adjectives

    absorbing captivating enthralling fascinating engaging gripping intriguing interesting mesmerizing spellbinding enthusiastic excited thrilling delightful charming beguiling enchanting hypnotic transfixing entrancing enticing attractive