arresting

ar·rest·ing

A0436800 (ə-rĕs′tĭng)adj. Attracting and holding the attention; striking: an arresting musical composition.

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ar·rest′ing·ly adv.

arresting

(əˈrɛstɪŋ) adjattracting attention; striking arˈrestingly adv

ar•rest•ing

(əˈrɛs tɪŋ)

adj. 1. attracting or capable of attracting attention or interest; striking. 2. making or having made an arrest: the arresting officer. [1840–50] ar•rest′ing•ly, adv.

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1.

arresting - commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance"stunning, sensationalimpressive - making a strong or vivid impression; "an impressive ceremony"

arresting

adjective striking, surprising, engaging, dramatic, stunning, impressive, extraordinary, outstanding, remarkable, noticeable, conspicuous, salient, jaw-dropping, gee-whizz (slang)
unremarkable, unimpressive, inconspicuous, unnoticeable

arresting

adjectiveReadily attracting notice:bold, conspicuous, eye-catching, marked, noticeable, observable, outstanding, pointed, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, salient, signal, striking.Idiom: sticking out like a sore thumb.

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