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riveted

/ˈrɪvɪtɪd/

rivetedpast participle

/ˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪd/

Used as a past-participle adjective meaning either literally fastened with rivets or figuratively completely absorbed.

Translations

riveté

The panels were riveted together for added strength.

Les panneaux étaient rivetés ensemble pour plus de solidité.

captivéAu sens figuré : complètement absorbé, incapable de détourner le regard.

She was riveted by the thrilling movie, unable to look away.

Elle était captivée par ce film palpitant, incapable de détourner le regard.

Definitions

Fastened or secured with rivets.

The panels were riveted together for added strength.

Completely engrossed or absorbed in something.

She was riveted by the thrilling movie, unable to look away.

Synonyms

rivetverb

riveted

Past Simple

riveted

Past Simple

riveted

Past Participle

riveting

ing-form

/ˈrɪvɪt/

Translations

river

The workers riveted the metal plates together to ensure the structure was secure.

Les ouvriers ont rivé les plaques de métal ensemble pour garantir la solidité de la structure.

captiver

The speaker's powerful words riveted the attention of the entire audience.

Les paroles puissantes de l'orateur ont captivé l'attention de tout le public.

Additional translations

riveterSens figuré, langue courante.

Definitions

To fasten or fix firmly with a rivet or rivets.

The workers riveted the metal plates together to ensure the structure was secure.

To hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement.

The horror movie riveted the audience to their seats.

To attract and completely engross (someone).

The speaker's powerful words riveted the attention of the entire audience.

Synonyms

rivetnoun

Definitions

A short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.

The engineer used a rivet to secure the metal sheets together.

Figurative: a person or thing that holds something firmly together or unites disparate elements.

Her unwavering optimism was the rivet that kept the whole team together.

rivetpast participle

riveted

Translations

captivéSens figuré.

The children were riveted to the screen as the story unfolded.

Les enfants étaient captivés par l'écran tandis que l'histoire se déroulait.

riveté

The riveted joints held firm despite heavy vibrations.

Les joints rivetés sont restés solides malgré de fortes vibrations.

Definitions

Fastened with rivets; fixed or firmly secured.

The riveted joints held firm despite heavy vibrations.

So fascinated or absorbed that one's attention cannot be diverted; captivated.

The children were riveted to the screen as the story unfolded.

Synonyms

riveted (transfixed)

riveted (fascinated)

riveted (fastened)

glued (to)

held spellbound

fixed

fastened

rivetadjective

Definitions

Relating to or used for rivets; functioning as a modifier before another noun.

The mechanic bought a rivet gun for the project.

rivetgerund / present participle

Definitions

Extremely interesting or compelling; fascinating.

The documentary was absolutely riveting.