arresting
word
/ɝˈɛstɪŋ/
uh-RES-ting
/ɐɹˈɛstɪŋ/
uh-RES-ting
Definition
Something 'arresting' is so interesting, beautiful, or unusual that it catches and holds your attention immediately.
Usage & Nuances
'Arresting' is formal or literary, rarely used in everyday conversation. Common with nouns like 'arresting image,' 'arresting beauty,' 'arresting story.' Not related to the verb 'arrest' (to detain). Synonyms: striking, captivating.
Spanish: llamativo - cautivadorPortuguese (BR): impressionante - cativantePortuguese (PT): impressionante - cativanteChinese (Simplified): 引人注目的Chinese (Traditional): 引人注目的Hindi: ध्यान आकर्षित करने वालाArabic: لافت للانتباه - مثيرBengali: মন্ত্রমুগ্ধকর - মনকাড়াRussian: завораживающий - поразительныйJapanese: 目を奪う - 印象的なVietnamese: thu hút - gây ấn tượng mạnhKorean: 눈길을 사로잡는 - 인상적인Turkish: etkileyici - dikkat çekiciUrdu: دلکشی کرنے والا - پُرکششIndonesian: mempesona - mencolok
Example Sentences
His arresting voice made everyone listen.
basic
The movie opens with an arresting scene of the city at dawn.
natural
I couldn't look away from her arresting eyes.
natural
There's something arresting about the simplicity of this design.
natural
The painting was truly arresting.
basic
She wore an arresting red dress.
basic