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BNC: 22393 COCA: 20267

— arresting

adjective [more arresting; most arresting]
BNC: 22393 COCA: 20267

arresting

adjective

ar·​rest·​ing ə-ˈre-stiŋ How to pronounce arresting (audio)
: catching the attention : striking, impressive
an arresting image
arrestingly adverb

Example Sentences

an arresting film about tribal traditions in Africa at seven feet tall, he's an arresting figure in any crowd
Recent Examples on the Web Wilde’s most arresting visual flourish is to reference the kaleidoscopic dance spectacles of Busby Berkeley, as Alice is repeatedly struck by black-and-white visions of 1930s-style showgirls dancing in circular formations. Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Nan’s unflinching bravery in life and in work have made her one of the most arresting visual artists of our time. Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2022 Kucki Kom, one of Montenegro's most arresting peaks at 2,487 meters, is worth the trip alone, with the scramble to the top rewarded with huge views of the Komovi Mountains. Joe Minihane, CNN, 25 July 2022 One thing which is truly arresting is the fetichism sparked by Eva Perón, which is highly contemporary. Pablo Sandoval, Variety, 27 June 2022 In the visually arresting video, the singer is seen in a lush landscape wearing pretty, flowing pastel outfits, aptly capturing the season and embracing spring fever. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2022 Time Out of Mind was the arresting sound of a singer-songwriter entering his final act with eyes wide open, scared and vulnerable but not naive or intimidated. Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2022 But the most arresting change has come from Germany. David Isaac, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Apr. 2022 The house’s most arresting design elements are the curved exterior walls that have been compared to tree trunks and elephant legs. Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of arrest entry 1

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arresting was in 1792
BNC: 22393 COCA: 20267

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