arresting

ar·rest·ing

adj \ə-ˈres-tiŋ\

Definition of ARRESTING

: catching the attention : striking, impressive <an arresting image>

— ar·rest·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of ARRESTING

1. <an arresting film about tribal traditions in Africa>
2. <at seven feet tall, he's an arresting figure in any crowd>

First Known Use of ARRESTING

1792

Related to ARRESTING

Synonyms: absorbing, interesting, consuming, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, immersing, intriguing, involving, riveting

Antonyms: boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting

Related Words: breathtaking, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, galvanizing, inspiring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling; provocative, tantalizing; emphatic, showy, splashy, striking; alluring, attractive, bewitching, captivating, charming, enchanting, spellbinding; hypnotizing, mesmerizing; curious, odd, unusual, weird; amazing, astonishing, astounding, eventful, eye-opening, fabulous, marvelous (or marvellous), surprising, wonderful, wondrous; amusing, entertaining

Near Antonyms: operose, tiresome, tiring, wearisome, wearying; sterile, unexciting; dreary, humdrum, pedantic, pedestrian; demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting

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