catching

American  

[kach-ing] / ˈkætʃ ɪŋ /

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.

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catching British  

/ ˈkætʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. infectious

2. attractive; captivating

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Other Word Forms

• catchingly adverb
• catchingness noun

Etymology

Origin of catching

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

Example Sentences

This movie seems to be catching on through word of mouth, just people seeing it and responding to it.

From Los Angeles Times

Other sectors are catching up, and some fear that the entire market is in treacherous territory.

From Barron's

This is the cutting edge of the frontier of the world, of technology, of growth, and the British Government will soon pour hundreds of millions into catching up with Willow and the Chinese.

From BBC

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City cannot think about catching Arsenal in the Premier League title race after their winless run extended to three matches.

From Barron's

Fielding drills are often limited to slip catching and Jamie Smith is rarely seen practising his keeping.

From BBC