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arrestingattracting attention; striking or impressive

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: attracting attention; striking or impressive

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈrestɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 시선을 끄는, 인상적인

Korean pronunciation: 어**레**스팅

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's arresting outfit at the meeting was more distracting than his boring presentation.
  • Her arresting smile could stop traffic, literally—she's a crossing guard.
  • The museum's arresting modern art collection draws visitors from around the world.

arresting

ADJECTIVE

//əˈrestɪŋ//

attracting attention; striking or impressive

arresting concept
💡 Concept

a magnificent painting with swirling colors and bold brushstrokes dominates the gallery wall. The artwork seems to glow under the spotlight, drawing every eye in the room. Visitors who were walking past suddenly stop in their tracks when they notice it. Their conversations halt as they become completely absorbed by the painting's beauty. Several people gather around the artwork, pointing and staring with obvious fascination. Others crane their necks from across the room to get a better look. how something truly arresting captures attention and makes a striking, impressive impact

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈrestɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈrestɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootarrest
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Old French 'arester' meaning 'to stop' or 'to seize', which came from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'restare' (to stand still). The modern sense of 'striking' or 'eye-catching' developed from the idea of something that stops you in your tracks.

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🎵Rhyme

testingrestingnesting
testing
resting
nesting

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The CEO's arresting outfit at the meeting was more distracting than his boring presentation.

😄 Fun example

Her arresting smile could stop traffic, literally—she's a crossing guard.

The museum's arresting modern art collection draws visitors from around the world.

The arresting sunset painted the sky in brilliant shades of orange and pink.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

strikingcaptivatingstunningimpressiveeye-catching

Antonyms

unremarkableordinarybland

Related

arrestattractivecompellingremarkable