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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

attention-grabbing

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.75 in modern English

Syllables
at-ten-tion--grab-bing
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
6
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Attracting notice and attention, or prone to doing so.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more attention-grabbing (comparative) most attention-grabbing (superlative)

Phrases

attention-seeking

Frequently Paired Words

attention-seeking

Synonyms

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

Questions

What does attention-grabbing mean?
Attracting notice and attention, or prone to doing so.

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