What does arresting mean?
Arresting means (figurative) Striking, gripping..
Arresting
/əˈɹɛstɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
(figurative) Striking, gripping..
Definitions by Sense
- (figurative) Striking, gripping.
- present participle and gerund of arrest
Example Sentences
There's a little of each in "Julien Donkey-Boy," a visually arresting, dramatically blurry portrait of a schizophrenic.
This story of how American originality lost its way is arresting and well told. On an alternate timeline without Donald Trump in office dismantling the American scientific establishment and Elon Musk kneecapping the American state, it might have been the manifesto of a new politics.
Synonyms for arresting
Antonyms for arresting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more arresting
- most arresting
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for arresting?
Common synonyms include impressive, stunning, sensational.
What is the opposite of arresting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use arresting in a sentence?
There's a little of each in "Julien Donkey-Boy," a visually arresting, dramatically blurry portrait of a schizophrenic.
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