arresting
intermediateB2/əˈrɛstɪŋ/ · ar-rest-ing
striking or interesting enough to attract attention.
Meanings
striking or interesting enough to attract attention.
سرگرم کرنے والا، توجہ کھینچنے والا۔
دلچسپ
dilchasp
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Common Collocations
- arresting performance
- arresting beauty
- arresting story
Example Sentences
The painting was so arresting that it captivated everyone who walked by.
یہ پینٹنگ اتنی دلچسپ تھی کہ ہر ایک جو اس کے قریب گزرا متاثر ہوا۔
Yeh painting itni dilchasp thi ke har aik jo is ke qareeb guzra mutasir hua.
He has an arresting presence that draws people in.
اُس کی موجودگی دلچسپ ہے جو لوگوں کو اپنی جانب کھینچتی ہے۔
Us ki maujoodgi dilchasp hai jo logon ko apni jaanib kheenchti hai.
The novel's arresting narrative kept me awake all night.
ناول کی دلچسپ کہانی نے مجھے ساری رات جگائے رکھا۔
Novel ki dilchasp kahani ne mujhe sari raat jagaye rakha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'arresting' as something that 'arrests' your attention.
Visualize a stunning piece of art that makes you stop and stare.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھو میں تمہیں کس نظر سے دیکھتا ہوں، تمہیں ملنے کی تمنا میں ہے。
Dekho main tumhein kis nazar se dekhta hoon, tumhein milne ki tamanna mein hai.
Look at how I gaze at you; there's a longing to meet you.
— Gulzar, Verified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نما دھوکہ دیتی ہے، دل کو لبھاتی ہے۔
Nama dhoka deti hai, dil ko lubhati hai.
Appearance can deceive; it enchants the heart.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "arrestare" — to stop, seize
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from its Latin roots during the 14th century, initially meaning to hold back or stop.