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arresting
adjective ar·rest·ing \ə-ˈres-tiŋ\
Definition of ARRESTING
: catching the attention : striking, impressive <an arresting image>
— ar·rest·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ARRESTING
1792
Related to ARRESTING
- Synonyms
- absorbing, interesting, consuming, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, immersing, intriguing, involving, riveting
- Antonyms
- boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting
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