catching

[ kach-ing ]

adjective

1. tending to be transmitted from one person to another; contagious or infectious:

   a disease that is catching;

   His enthusiasm is catching.

2. attractive; fascinating; captivating; alluring:

   a catching personality.

catching

/ ˈkætʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. infectious
2. attractive; captivating

Other Words From

• catching·ly adverb
• catching·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of catching¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; catch, -ing ²

Example Sentences

I enjoyed the challenge of catching up, but once that happened, school was boring again.

From Los Angeles Times

And the best way to catch a hunter is to let them think they’re catching you.

From Los Angeles Times

The singer announced the half-time show with posts on her socials where she's seen catching a football while standing on a classic American car covered in roses, all while wearing her signature cowboy hat.

From BBC

Progress on catching these scammers remains unclear, with many victims frustrated by slow moving complaint processes.

From BBC

The pay-off for catching those trying to commit fraud against councils is big.

From BBC