Word Study
arresting
CIDE DICTIONARY
arresting, a.
Striking; attracting attention; impressive. [1913 Webster]
"This most solemn and arresting occurrence." [1913 Webster]
THESAURUS
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, touchingFor further exploring for "arresting" in Webster Dictionary Online