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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (1)

1. commanding attention;
- Example: "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"
- Example: "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"
- Example: "a stunning performance"
[syn: arresting, sensational, stunning]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Arrest \Ar*rest"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Arrested; p. pr. & vb. n. Arresting.] [OE. aresten, OF. arester, F. arr[^e]ter, fr. LL. arrestare; L. ad + restare to remain, stop; re + stare to stand. See Rest remainder.] 1. To stop; to check or hinder the motion or action of; as, to arrest the current of a river; to arrest the senses. [1913 Webster] Nor could her virtues the relentless hand Of Death arrest. --Philips. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) To take, seize, or apprehend by authority of law; as, to arrest one for debt, or for a crime. [1913 Webster] Note: After this word Shakespeare uses of ("I arrest thee of high treason") or on; the modern usage is for. [1913 Webster] 3. To seize on and fix; to hold; to catch; as, to arrest the eyes or attention. --Buckminster. [1913 Webster] 4. To rest or fasten; to fix; to concentrate. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] We may arrest our thoughts upon the divine mercies. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] Syn: To obstruct; delay; detain; check; hinder; stop; apprehend; seize; lay hold of. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Arresting \Ar*rest"ing\ ([a^]r*r[e^]st"[i^]ng), a. Striking; attracting attention; impressive. [1913 Webster] This most solemn and arresting occurrence. --J. H. Newman. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

arresting adj 1: commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance" [syn: arresting, sensational, stunning]
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0:

30 Moby Thesaurus words for "arresting": affective, appealing, apprehension, arrestation, arrestment, attractive, conspicuous, dazzling, detention, electrifying, enchanting, extraordinary, fascinating, impressive, marked, moving, nab, outstanding, pickup, pinch, pointed, prominent, remarkable, salient, shocking, signal, striking, stunning, surprising, touching