Operose and Riveting

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Operose adjective - Characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort.

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Riveting is an antonym for operose.

Riveting adjective - Holding the attention or provoking interest.

Usage example: a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class

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Operose is an antonym for riveting.

Nearby Words: riveted, rivet, riveter

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Riveting and Operose. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/operose/riveting

Operose & Riveting. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/operose/riveting>.

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