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arresting

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ar·rest·ing  (-rstng)
adj.
Attracting and holding the attention; striking. See Synonyms at noticeable.
ar·resting·ly adv.
arresting [əˈrɛstɪŋ]
adj
attracting attention; striking
arrestingly  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.arresting - commanding attentionarresting - commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance"
stunning, sensational
impressive - making a strong or vivid impression; "an impressive ceremony"
arresting
Translations
arresting [əˈrestɪŋ] ADJ → llamativo, que llama la atención
arresting [əˈrɛstɪŋ] adj (= striking) [beauty] → saisissant(e); [charm, candour] → désarmant(e)
arresting
adj
(= striking) → atemberaubend; features → markant
the arresting officer → der festnehmende Beamte
arresting [əˈrɛstɪŋ] adj (fig) → che colpisce
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