Added 9 October 2026 arresting /əˈɹɛstɪŋ/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about arresting at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Commanding attention. an arresting drawing of people turning into animals Related Words: impressivesensationalstunningseizingcaptureapprehensionapprehendapprehendingshut-offstoppingshutoffshutdown Back to today's word