word
Arresting
Ur-EH-stihng
/ɜːrˈɛstɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
arresting
Dictionary meaning
Commanding attention.
Examples
- An arresting drawing of people turning into animals.
Synonyms: stunning
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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