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Antonyms for riveted


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : riv-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɪv ɪt



Definition of riveted

Origin :
  • c.1400, from Old French rivet "nail, rivet," from Old French river "to clench, fix, fasten," possibly from Middle Dutch wriven "turn, grind," related to rive (v.). The English word may be directly from Middle Dutch.
  • As in intent : adj determined, resolute
  • As in engrossed : adj preoccupied; attentive to
  • As in firm : adj stable, unmoving
  • As in immobile : adj motionless, fixed
  • As in intrigue : verb arouse curiosity
  • As in involve : verb draw in; include
  • As in absorb : verb occupy complete attention
  • As in ogle : verb stare
  • As in attach : verb join, fasten
  • As in put : verb position
  • As in rubberneck : verb stare
  • As in secure : verb attach, tie up
  • As in stare : verb gape, watch
  • As in tie : verb connect, interlace
  • As in transfix : verb hold one's attention
  • As in bury : verb engross oneself
  • As in infix : verb fix
  • As in pin on : verb fix
  • As in clinch : verb hold securely; grab
  • As in spellbind : verb grip
  • As in subjoin : verb attach
  • As in concentrate : verb think about closely
  • As in affix : verb attach or stick
  • As in enthrall : verb captivate
  • As in establish : verb set up, organize
  • As in fascinate : verb captivate, hold spellbound
  • As in fasten : verb make secure; join together
  • As in fix : verb establish, make firm
  • As in fix : verb focus on
  • As in focus : verb aim attention at
  • As in grip : verb entrance, enchant
Example sentences :
  • He riveted on the gods his enemies the yoke which had been resting on them.
  • Extract from : « The Babylonian Legends of the Creation » by British Museum
  • A smith was speedily in attendance, who riveted upon him a set of heavy irons.
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • He was close to the girl, and his eyes were riveted upon the little packet.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • Riveted to his chair, he remained in despair until eventide.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • She came to the spot, as though attracted by some power, and she remained, as if riveted there.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • Drayton was still on his feet, riveted to the spot where he stood.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • But his eyes, riveted upon that distant sail, were gloomily thoughtful.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • At that instant Drayton's eyes were riveted on the skylight with an affrighted stare.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • Near at hand there was another face that riveted Hugh Ritson's gaze.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • It was riveted upon me, and its expression was one I could not understand.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini

Synonyms for riveted

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