Arresting and Heavy

Arresting

Arresting adjective - Holding the attention or provoking interest.
Usage example: an arresting film about tribal traditions in Africa

Heavy is an antonym for arresting.

Nearby Words: arrest, arrested, arrester

Heavy

Heavy adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.
Usage example: the study of history doesn't have to be all about dull heavy reading and the memorization of dates

Arresting is an antonym for heavy.

Both words in one sentence

  • In 'Not What He Seems,' one episode of Gravity Falls, The Heavy of the plot isn't some kind of Eldritch Abomination or bizarre creature, it's government agents who are intent on arresting Grunkle (It's short for Great-Uncle) Stan.
    Source: Mundanger
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