adj

arresting

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adj

Very striking or attention-grabbing.

"The photograph had an arresting image of a lone tree in the snow."

How to Use Arresting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo striking or eye-catching that it stops you and grabs your attention.

Common pairings

arresting image arresting sight

more arresting comparative, most arresting superlative

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The photograph had an _____ image of a lone tree in the snow.

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