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attention-grabbing

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Attracting notice and attention, or prone to doing so.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The attention-grabbing headline sent the crowd into a frenzy.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: eye-catching, flashy, prominent, attention-grabbing, conspicuous, glossy, grabby, high-profile, salient

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 引人注目的 (yǐnrénzhùmù de) — attracting notice and attention
  • Finnish: huomiota herättävä — attracting notice and attention
  • French: accrocheur — attracting notice and attention
  • French: tapageur — attracting notice and attention
  • French: tape-à-l'œil — attracting notice and attention
  • French: racoleur — attracting notice and attention
  • German: aufmerksamkeitsheischend — attracting notice and attention
  • Indonesian: mencolok — attracting notice and attention
  • Indonesian: menarik perhatian — attracting notice and attention
  • Polish: przyciągający uwagę — attracting notice and attention
  • Tagalog: agaw-pansin — attracting notice and attention