be riveted to not be able to stop looking at something because it is so interesting or frightening:

Define riveted. riveted synonyms, riveted pronunciation, riveted translation, English dictionary definition of riveted. n. A metal bolt or pin having a head on one end, inserted through aligned holes in the …

RIVETED definition: fixed in place with or as if with rivets, fastened firmly. See examples of riveted used in a sentence.

Definition of 'riveted' riveted in British English (ˈrɪvɪtɪd ) adjective fascinated; transfixed

Definition of rivet verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The meaning of RIVET is a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to …

Building to fasten with or as if with a rivet or rivets: riveting the wings to the body of the plane. to hold (someone's attention) firmly: Her attention was riveted on the magician. riv•et (riv′ it), n., v., -et•ed, …