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arresting in British English

(əˈrɛstɪŋ)
adjective
attracting attention; striking
Derived forms
arrestingly (arˈrestingly)
adverb

arresting in American English

(əˈrɛstɪŋ)
adjective
attracting attention; interesting; striking
Derived forms
arrestingly (arˈrestingly)
adverb

Examples of 'arresting' in a sentence
arresting

There is no denying the visually arresting imagery.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
That thought is full of arresting images.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We bet it was still an arresting sight.
The Sun (2011)
It is the most arresting of images.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But it has some of the most arresting images in the festival this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Jersey tiger moths are feeding on flowers in the daytime and are a very arresting sight.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But the most arresting sight was not the bling.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It is undoubtedly an arresting image.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Together we made an arresting sight!
The Sun (2012)
We were acting as a church, not as arresting officers.
Christianity Today (2000)
Examples elsewhere might be less arresting, but not by much.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
The arresting officers and paramedics appeared to be in no hurry to revive him, critics said.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Over the past couple of years, some of the most visually arresting series have hailed from abroad.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She found the arresting officer but because he was in a room full of Germans was unable to make her approach.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Not this week's arresting officers.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It was visually arresting but this single collective moment could have packed much more power if we'd had the opportunity to know the characters.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Somehow, it manages to be funny and visually arresting, too.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's all a bit weird, yet visually arresting.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's factual but artistic, a truly arresting image.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He told arresting officers: 'You should have handcuffed me.
The Sun (2007)

Synonyms of 'arresting'

striking, surprising, engaging, dramatic
More Synonyms of arresting
(adjective) 
Definition
attracting attention
Synonyms
striking
She was a striking woman with long blonde hair.
surprising
A surprising number of customers order the same sandwich each day.
engaging
dramatic
the film's dramatic special effects
stunning (informal)
A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky.
impressive
The film's special effects are particularly impressive.
extraordinary
He is an extraordinary musician.
outstanding
an area of outstanding natural beauty
remarkable
He was a remarkable man.
noticeable
These changes have had no noticeable effect on productivity.
conspicuous
salient
She read the salient facts quickly.
jaw-dropping
gee-whizz (slang)
Opposites
unremarkable
,
unimpressive
,
inconspicuous
,
unnoticeable

Additional synonyms

in the sense of conspicuous
Definition
noteworthy or striking
Synonyms
noteworthy,
striking,
famous,
celebrated,
signal,
outstanding,
remarkable,
distinguished,
prominent,
notable,
eminent,
illustrious,
salient
in the sense of dramatic
Definition
like a drama in suddenness or effectiveness
the film's dramatic special effects
Synonyms
powerful,
striking,
imposing,
stunning (informal),
impressive,
spectacular,
effective,
staggering,
distinctive,
memorable,
vivid,
jaw-dropping,
breath-taking,
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of extraordinary
Definition
having some special or extreme quality
He is an extraordinary musician.
Synonyms
remarkable,
special,
wonderful,
outstanding,
rare,
amazing,
fantastic (informal),
astonishing,
marvellous,
eye-popping (informal),
exceptional,
notable,
serious (informal),
phenomenal,
singular,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
out of this world (informal),
extremely good

Nearby words of
arresting

  • array
  • arrears
  • arrest
  • arresting
  • arrival
  • arrive
  • arrive at something

Related terms of
arresting

  • arrest

Synonyms of 'arresting'

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