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    arresting
    /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. striking; eye-catching: "at 6 feet 6 inches he was an arresting figure"
    • 2. denoting a person or agency that seizes and detains someone by legal authority: "the arresting officer"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishARRESTING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Arresting means very attractive in a way that attracts a lot of attention. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its translations in different languages.

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    Learn the meaning of arresting as an adjective that means catching the attention or striking, impressive. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases of arresting.

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    Arresting means attracting or capable of attracting attention or interest; striking. It can also mean making or having made an arrest. See how to use arresting in a sentence and find synonyms for this word.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishARRESTING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Arresting means attracting attention or interest, or making an arrest. Learn the pronunciation, collocations, and usage of arresting with examples from The Guardian and Times.

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    Arresting means attracting attention or interest, or making an arrest. Find out the pronunciation, translation, and antonyms of arresting in this online dictionary.

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    Learn the meaning of arrest as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use arrest in different contexts, such as law, medicine, and grammar.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › arrestingarresting adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of arresting adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.