arresting

adjective
UK: /əˈrestɪŋ/
US: /əˈrestɪŋ/

  1. Attractive or impressive in a way that attracts attention.

    1. That was an arresting photo. [ ] [ ]
    2. The most arresting feature of the car was its vibrant colour scheme, immediately drawing the eye. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

remarkable captivating striking impressive noticeable
arresting adjective

  1. Capable of attracting attention; striking.

    1. The arresting view calmed him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play was built around an arresting series of visual spectacles that left the audience breathless. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "arresting" is /əˈrestɪŋ/ in British English and /əˈrestɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arresting": remarkable, captivating, striking, impressive, noticeable.

Example usage of "arresting": "That was an arresting photo.". More examples on the page.