How to Say “Riveting” in Italian

avvincente
The Italian word for riveting is avvincente.
avvincente is an adjective used to describe something that is commanding the attention.
Meaning: commanding the attention (adj)

How does it change in a sentence?

The adjective avvincente follows standard Italian adjective agreement. It becomes avvincenti in the masculine or feminine plural form.

Did you know?

  • The word avvincente comes from the verb avvincolare, which means 'to bind' or 'to tie up' with chains or ropes.
  • While avvincente is perfect for a story, Italians often use mozzafiato to describe a 'riveting' or 'breath-taking' view.
  • If a movie is so riveting that it is practically addictive, an Italian might call it trascinante, meaning it 'drags' the viewer along with it.

Examples in context

  • Il film che ho visto ieri sera era davvero appassionante.
    The movie I watched last night was truly riveting.
  • La storia raccontata nel libro è davvero avvincente.
    The story told in the book is truly riveting.
  • La serie TV che sto guardando è davvero coinvolgente.
    The TV series I'm watching is really riveting.
  • Il concerto di ieri sera è stato davvero avvincente!
    Last night's concert was really riveting!
  • La lezione di storia di oggi è stata davvero affascinante.
    Today's history lesson was truly riveting.
  • La presentazione di oggi è stata davvero stupefacente!
    Today's presentation was truly riveting!
  • È una storia davvero avvincente.
    It is a truly riveting story.
  • Ho letto un libro avvincente ieri.
    I read a riveting book yesterday.
  • Il documentario era molto avvincente.
    The documentary was very riveting.

Example conversation

Lorenzo and Giulia are talking about a movie they just saw.

  1. Lorenzo

    Ti è piaciuto il film?
    Did you like the movie?
  2. Giulia

    Sì, è stato davvero avvincente!
    Yes, it was truly riveting!
  3. Lorenzo

    Anch'io l'ho trovato molto intenso.
    I also found it very intense.
  4. Giulia

    Non riuscivo a staccare gli occhi.
    I couldn't take my eyes off it.

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