Looking for the meaning of the word ARRESTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ARRESTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Arresting
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈrɛstɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
striking; eye-catching
Short Definition:striking
Examples:- at 6 feet 6 inches he was an arresting figure
Definition:
denoting a person or agency that seizes and detains someone by legal authority
Short Definition:denoting person that seizes and detains person
Examples:- the arresting officer
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