llamativo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- arrest verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
- conspicuous adjective Easy to notice; standing out clearly.
- eye catching adjective Immediately noticeable because it is striking, bright or unusual.
- flashy adjective Showy and designed to attract attention, sometimes in a tasteless way.
- gaudy adj Showy or overdecorated to the point of looking cheap or tasteless.
- jazzy adj Resembling or influenced by jazz music.
- loud adj Producing a lot of sound; not quiet.
- striking adjective Very noticeable or impressive; making a strong visual or mental impression.
Senses
llamativo is used for these senses in English:
- arrest (transitive) To catch the attention of. [from 19th c.]
- conspicuous Obvious or easy to notice.
- conspicuous Noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive.
- eye-catching (idiomatic) That attracts the attention; attention-grabbing.
- flashy Showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing.
- gaudy Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner.
- jazzy Flashy or showy.
- loud (of clothing, decorations, etc.) Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
arrest — full definition
- verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
- verb To stop or slow down a process or movement.
- noun The act of taking someone into legal custody.