Synonyms for

Catchy

Verb / ˈkæˌtʃi: / Another word for catchy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is catchy is pleasing, attractive, and easily remembered.

Synonyms & similar words

attentiongetting tricky memorable captivating appealing engaging charming attractive enticing irresistible lively animated vivid striking snappy infectious alluring fascinating interesting attention-grabbing stimulating rousing

Synonyms by register

Formal

memorable engaging appealing compelling

Informal

hooky earwormy sticky memorable

Literary

haunting resonant

Antonyms

unmemorable forgettable dull boring tedious unappealing

Common collocations

  • catchy tune
  • catchy phrase
  • catchy slogan
  • catchy name
  • catchy jingle
  • catchy melody
  • catchy rhythm

Word family

noun catchiness
adjective catchy

Usage note

Primarily used to describe tunes, phrases, or ideas that are easily remembered and appealing. It generally carries a positive connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The catchy jingle made me want to buy the product.
  2. The catchy slogan was everywhere I looked.
  3. The catchy beat of the song made me want to dance.
  4. The catchy headline grabbed my attention.
  5. The catchy melody stayed in my head for days.

Quotes

  • 'Catchy' is the definition of commercial music. - Brian Eno
  • A good ad should be like a good sermon: It must not only comfort the afflicted, it also must afflict the comfortable. - Bernice Fitz-Gibbon
  • Catchy is when you hear something and you never forget it. - Bruno Mars

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