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riveted
UK
/ˈrɪvɪtɪd/
US
/ˈrɪvɪtɪd/
Translations
UK
/ˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪd/
Used as a past-participle adjective meaning either literally fastened with rivets or figuratively completely absorbed.
The panels were riveted together for added strength.
Les panneaux étaient rivetés ensemble pour plus de solidité.
She was riveted by the thrilling movie, unable to look away.
Elle était captivée par ce film palpitant, incapable de détourner le regard.
riveted
Past Simple
riveted
Past Simple
riveted
Past Participle
riveting
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɪvɪt/
US
/ˈrɪvɪt/
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.
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
riveted
The children were riveted to the screen as the story unfolded.
Les enfants étaient captivés par l'écran tandis que l'histoire se déroulait.
The riveted joints held firm despite heavy vibrations.
Les joints rivetés sont restés solides malgré de fortes vibrations.
Synonyms
riveted (transfixed)
riveted (fascinated)
riveted (fastened)
glued (to)
held spellbound
Definitions
The panels were riveted together for added strength.
She was riveted by the thrilling movie, unable to look away.
The workers riveted the metal plates together to ensure the structure was secure.
The horror movie riveted the audience to their seats.
The speaker's powerful words riveted the attention of the entire audience.
The riveted joints held firm despite heavy vibrations.
The children were riveted to the screen as the story unfolded.