arresting
[ uh-res-ting ]
/ əˈrɛs tɪŋ /
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adjective
attracting or capable of attracting attention or interest; striking: an arresting smile.
making or having made an arrest: the arresting officer.
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arresting
/ (əˈrɛstɪŋ) /
adjective
attracting attention; striking
Derived forms of arresting
arrestingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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