arresting

[uh-res-ting]

adjective

1. attracting or capable of attracting attention or interest; striking.

   an arresting smile.

2. making or having made an arrest.

   the arresting officer.

arresting

/ əˈrɛstɪŋ /

adjective

1. attracting attention; striking

Other Word Forms

• arrestingly adverb
• nonarresting adjective
• unarresting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arresting¹

arrest + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Myanmar's military said Wednesday it raided an internet scam hub on the Thai border, arresting nearly 350 people, part of a highly publicised crackdown against the booming black market compounds.

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In one of his many arresting metaphors, Wittgenstein claimed that the aim of philosophy is “to show the fly the way out of the fly-bottle.”

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Thames Valley Police said a "complex" investigation followed, with officers conducting warrants and arresting four men on suspicion of offences including robbery and kidnap.

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The chairman of the West Bank Settler Council this week issued a statement supporting the Israeli army in arresting the "anarchists" who harmed soldiers and civilians.

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And it’s here that “Keeper” starts to unravel, the arrestingly pristine visuals and hypnotic rhythms giving way to contrived explanations.

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Related Words

• extraordinary 
• eye-catching 
• impressive 
• remarkable 
• salient 
• striking 
• stunning