riveting

Definitions

Completely engrossing; compelling.

Holding one's attention firmly; fascinating.

Examples

The documentary provided a riveting account of the explorer's journey across the frozen tundra.

I found the mystery novel so riveting that I stayed up all night to finish it.

Synonyms

captivating engrossing fascinating compelling enthralling gripping spellbinding

Antonyms

boring dull tedious uninteresting monotonous wearisome humdrum