arresting
/əˈɹɛstɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Striking, gripping.
Adjective
Examples
There's a little of each in "Julien Donkey-Boy," a visually arresting, dramatically blurry portrait of a schizophrenic.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “arresting” mean?
Striking, gripping.
Is “arresting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.