arresting

[əˈrɛstɪŋ]

arresting Definition

• 1. strikingly attractive or impressive
• 2. causing attention or interest; striking

Using arresting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "arresting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The arresting beauty of the sunset left us speechless.

• Example

  The artist's use of color is arresting and unique.

• Example

  The novel's arresting opening sentence immediately drew me in.

arresting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for arresting

• captivating
• compelling
• engaging
• fascinating
• intriguing

Antonyms for arresting

• boring
• dull
• unimpressive

Phrases with arresting

• arresting officer

  the police officer who makes an arrest

  Example

  The arresting officer read the suspect their rights before taking them into custody.

• arresting development

  an unexpected event that stops or interrupts something that was expected to continue

  Example

  The sudden bankruptcy of the company was an arresting development for its employees and investors.

• arresting gear

  a mechanical system used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands on an aircraft carrier

  Example

  The pilot relied on the arresting gear to safely land the plane on the aircraft carrier.

Origins of arresting

from Middle English 'aresten', meaning 'to stop, seize'

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Summary: arresting in Brief

'Arresting' [əˈrɛstɪŋ] describes something that is strikingly attractive or impressive, or causes attention or interest. It can be used to describe anything from a beautiful sunset to a unique piece of art. Phrases like 'arresting officer' and 'arresting development' use 'arresting' to denote a stopping or interrupting effect. Synonyms include 'captivating' and 'intriguing.'