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Immovably attached, captivated or engrossed
“She was riveted by the thrilling climax of the movie, unable to tear her eyes away from the screen.”
Deeply engrossed or fascinated by, or with, something
“He was completely riveted by the thrilling detective novel, unable to put it down until he had reached the very last page.”
Intensely focused or concentrated on
“She was completely riveted by the thrilling plot of the movie, unable to tear her eyes away from the screen.”
Securely fixed or rooted to a position or point
Tending to ask questions or to investigate, typically for information or knowledge
To have instigated the curiosity or attention of someone
“Their savage charisma was enough to rivet the audience.”
Past tense for to attach or fasten parts by using rivets
“The mandrel makes it comparatively easy to rivet the joints together quickly.”
Past tense for to focus or concentrate on a central point or object
“There was absolute silence while he watched The Duchess rivet her gaze on Larena.”
Past tense for to stare at (someone or something), especially impertinently, amorously, or covetously
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