"arrestingly" meaning in English

See arrestingly in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more arrestingly [comparative], most arrestingly [superlative]
Etymology: arresting + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|arresting|ly}} arresting + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} arrestingly (comparative more arrestingly, superlative most arrestingly)
  1. In a way or to an extent that is arresting; so as to catch the attention suddenly. Synonyms: strikingly
    Sense id: en-arrestingly-en-adv-H2pfdV2c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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