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attention-getting

/əˈten.ʃən ˌɡet.ɪŋ/

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adjective

/əˈten.ʃən ˌɡet.ɪŋ/B2formalamerican
  • ruОписывает что-то, предназначенное для привлечения внимания или интереса.

Describes something that is designed to attract notice or interest.

  1. Seizing the attentionB2formal

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

    ruПривлекающий внимание

    • 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.

    Synonymscatchyconspicuousdramaticeye-catchingflamboyantnoticeableprominentshowystriking

    Antonymsinconspicuousmodestquietsubtleunassumingunderstatedunobtrusive

  2. Likely to attract attentionB2informal

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

    ruПривлекающий внимание

    • 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.

    Synonymsconspicuousdramaticeye-catchingflashynoticeableprominentshowystriking

    Antonymsinconspicuoussubtleunnoticeableunobtrusive

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