Synonyms for
Catching
Definition
able to be caught; infectious; attractive or alluring
Synonyms & similar words
hitch
entrance
capture
get
contracting
bewitch
catchupwith
pickup
takein
charm
trance
overhear
becharm
communicable
contagious
view
detection
unhitch
grab
tripup
spotting
beguile
espial
transmittable
takeholdof
contagious
infectious
transmittable
spreading
viral
engaging
charming
appealing
attractive
winning
alluring
captivating
enchanting
enticing
fascinating
interesting
intriguing
mesmerizing
spellbinding
absorbing
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- catching fire
- catching a cold
- catching a ball
- catching a glimpse
- catching on
- catching up
- catching a train
- catching a thief
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'catching' often implies something that is attractive or appealing, especially in a way that spreads easily, like a tune or a disease. It is less commonly used to mean 'able to be caught'.
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Example sentences
- The catching cold made everyone in the family sick.
- The catching yawn made everyone else yawn too.
- The catching smile made everyone around her smile too.
- The catching ball was easy to hold.
- The catching fish was a big achievement for the young boy.
Quotes
Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows. - Robert Green Ingersoll
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. - Marcus Aurelius
When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go. - Carol Burnett