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

He will also be able to point to his experience, achievements and his willingness to establish the Athletics Integrity Unit - which has a strong reputation for catching dopers - in the competition to replace Bach and become the first Briton to head up the IOC.

From BBC

Molson — who happened to be kicking 50-yarders on the Bruins’ practice field in hopes of catching on with an NFL team as Bhaghani spoke with reporters — for giving him advice.

From Los Angeles Times

One twitcher who made an early morning journey from London described catching a glimpse of the creature as "exhilarating".

From BBC

Thai authorities have also become stricter in catching illegal migrants, and many are now facing deportation if caught.

From BBC

It was great play by Australia - a fantastic phase of four or five passes, a really skillful offload by Len Ikitau and there was no catching Max Jorgensen as he sprinted clear.

From BBC