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    arresting
    /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. striking; eye-catching: "at 6 feet 6 inches he was an arresting figure"
    • 2. denoting a person or agency that seizes and detains someone by legal authority: "the arresting officer"

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    Arresting means very attractive in a way that attracts a lot of attention. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its translations in different languages.

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    Learn the meaning of arresting as an adjective that means catching the attention or striking, impressive. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases of arresting.

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    Arresting means attracting or capable of attracting attention or interest; striking. It can also mean making or having made an arrest. See how to use arresting in a sentence and find synonyms for this word.

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    Something arresting commands your attention. It's stunning, and you can't turn away. When the police arrest someone, they capture them. Likewise, when something is arresting, it captures your attention because it is so sensational. An arresting sight — like the Grand Canyon — makes you want to keep looking at it for hours.

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    Learn the meaning of arrest as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use arrest in different contexts, such as law, medicine, and grammar.

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    Arresting means attracting attention or interest, or making an arrest. Find out the pronunciation, translation, and antonyms of arresting in this online dictionary.

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    Arresting is an adjective that means attracting a lot of attention or very attractive. Learn how to pronounce it, see examples, and find synonyms and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.