That catches hold of or grasps at a person or thing. Now rare.

Affecting or impressing the mind in a lively or vivid manner.

Having the power to charm, bewitch, or transfix a person; irresistibly attractive; beguiling, captivating.

That impresses the mind forcefully; arresting, influential. Obsolete.

Occupying the mind or attention in a pleasing way (in early use esp. as a diversion from more serious matters); providing recreation or relaxation…

Engrossing, absorbing.

That strikes the attention of an observer; producing a vivid impression on the mind; telling, impressive, unusually remarkable.

Adapted to excite interest; having the qualities which rouse curiosity, engage attention, or appeal to the emotions; of interest.

That arrests; that takes hold of the attention; striking.

Striking, impressive.

That holds one's attention; compelling, enthralling, fascinating.

That fully occupies or absorbs the attention, faculties, etc.

That holds or rivets the attention.

Having as its attribute or tendency to arrest.

Of a thing: filled or endowed with a specified quality or attribute in such a way as to make it vivid. Also without construction: lively, vivid…

Full of life; vigorous, active, or energetic on this account; lively or brisk. Of feelings, etc.: Lively, strong, intense.

That seizes the attention; arresting, powerfully impressive.

figurative. Engrossed; fully engaged.

That has a tendency or ability to absorb; absorbent.

That grips, clutches, clips, or grasps tightly.

That intrigues; forming secret plots or schemes. Also, that excites interest or curiosity; fascinating.

that attracts, or is designed to attract, attention.

Capable of holding the attention and interest of a spectator, reader, etc.

Extremely noticeable or attractive; eye-catching, striking.

employing or characterized by gimmicks; designed to attract attention or publicity.

Of a book, etc.: holding one's attention, as if by a compulsion.

Having the character of a stunt, extravagant, ‘gimmicky’.