arresting

[ uh-res-ting ]

adjective

1. attracting or capable of attracting attention or interest; striking:

   an arresting smile.

2. making or having made an arrest:

   the arresting officer.

arresting

/ əˈrɛstɪŋ /

adjective

1. attracting attention; striking

Derived Forms

• arˈrestingly, adverb

Other Words From

• ar·resting·ly adverb
• nonar·resting adjective
• unar·resting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arresting¹

arrest + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The city was preparing to sweep the street encampment, and this time would be arresting people under a new ordinance that bans camping in public spaces.

From Los Angeles Times

But the sense of disorder created by open drug use and street camping has prompted an increasing number of cities to crack down on homeless people with more laws that allow removing and arresting them.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather than arresting her attacker, Israeli soldiers, who’d accompanied settlers to the site, just told him to move on.

From BBC

She said the British arresting officers at the time "pretty much" ignored her and she remembered one of the officers commenting: "Now this is done, we can go for a glass of wine, can't we?"

From BBC

Police welcomed the order but said it would not stop them arresting miners who left the mine.

From BBC

Related Words

• extraordinary
• eye-catching
• impressive
• remarkable
• salient
• striking
• stunning