Arresting (Adjective)
Meaning
Commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new exhibit featured an arresting sculpture that dominated the entire room with its sheer size and beauty.
- Her arresting smile was what first caught his attention across the crowded party.
- The artist's use of vibrant colors created an arresting landscape that seemed to leap off the canvas.
- The band's arresting performance left the audience breathless and screaming for more.
- The documentary included an arresting scene of a polar bear swimming in the Arctic waters, its movements both powerful and elegant.