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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