attention-getting

Describes something that is designed to attract notice or interest.

• 🇩🇪Bezeichnet etwas, das dazu dient oder geeignet ist, Aufmerksamkeit oder Interesse zu erregen.

1. Seizing the attention B2 formal

   Designed or intended to immediately capture someone's notice or focus.

   • The speaker used an attention-getting anecdote to start his lecture.
   • Her bright red dress was very attention-getting at the party.
   • The advertisement used an attention-getting slogan to draw in customers.

   🇩🇪Aufmerksamkeit erregend

   Synonyme: catchyconspicuousdramaticeye-catchingflamboyantnoticeableprominentshowystriking

   Antonyme: inconspicuousmodestquietsubtleunassumingunderstatedunobtrusive

2. Likely to attract attention B2 informal

   Having qualities that make it stand out and be noticed by others.

   • His loud voice is naturally attention-getting in a crowd.
   • The new sculpture in the park is quite attention-getting due to its size.
   • She has an attention-getting style of writing that keeps readers hooked.

   🇩🇪Aufmerksamkeit erregend

   Synonyme: conspicuousdramaticeye-catchingflashynoticeableprominentshowystriking

   Antonyme: inconspicuoussubtleunnoticeableunobtrusive

• more attention-getting comparative form
• most attention-getting superlative form