catchy

catchy

adj \ˈka-chē, ˈke-chē\

catch·i·ercatch·i·est

Definition of CATCHY

1

a : tending to catch the interest or attention <a catchy title> b : easily retained in the memory <a catchy melody>

2

: fitful, irregular <catchy breathing>

3

: tricky <a catchy question>

Examples of CATCHY

1. I can't think of a catchy name for my blog.
2. The new slogan isn't as catchy as the old one.

First Known Use of CATCHY

1831

Related to CATCHY

Synonyms: arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, noticeable, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking

Antonyms: inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy

Related Words: detectable, discernible (also discernable), observable, perceptible, recognizable, visible; outstanding, salient; distinguished, eminent, impressive, notable, noteworthy; highlighted, spotlighted; flagrant, glaring, howling, screaming; flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, jazzy, loud, meretricious, swank (or swanky), tawdry; highfalutin (also hifalutin), ostentatious, pretentious; extravagant, fancy, florid, glittery, spectacular; opulent, ornate, overdone, overwrought; absorbing, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, interesting, riveting

Near Antonyms: subtle; concealed, hidden, shrouded; dim, faint, obscure; insignificant, undistinguished, unimportant; modest, unaffected, unassuming, unpretentious; conservative, plain, quiet, simple, understated; muted, restrained, subdued, subtle, toned-down, unflashy

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Rhymes with CATCHY

patchy, scratchy