Arresting and Pretty

Arresting

Arresting adjective - Holding the attention or provoking interest.

Pretty and arresting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretty" instead an adjective "Arresting".

Nearby Words: arrest, arrested, arrester

Pretty

Pretty adjective - Very pleasing to look at.
Usage example: a pretty young girl

Arresting and pretty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arresting" instead an adjective "Pretty".

Nearby Words: prettily, prettied, prettying

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / The Cape He was shown arresting his fall with the cape, however, and he's pretty battered afterwards.
  • Series / Barney Miller Your Days Are Numbered: In "Field Associate" an old con is pretty unconcerned about Harris arresting him for burglary.
  • Literature / The Initiate Brother Emperor Akantsu takes it pretty badly when his son, Prince Wakaro, joins forces with Lord Shonto rather than arresting him.
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