Arrestingly

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a way or to an extent that is arresting; so as to catch the attention suddenly.

    "She was arrestingly beautiful."

Synonyms

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arrestivelystrikinglystrikingly

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Etymology

From arresting + -ly.

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