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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

  1. verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
  2. verb To stop or slow down a process or movement.
  3. noun The act of taking someone into legal custody.

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