catchy
Hard to forget
Catchy describes something that grabs attention and sticks in memory, especially tunes or phrases: a catchy jingle, a catchy slogan.
The word implies immediate appeal—something you can't help but remember, even if you'd rather forget it.
That song is annoyingly catchy.
Musical sequence of notes
- jingleBrief advertising melody
- chorusSingers performing together
- hookCurved catching device
- refrainAbstain from acting
earworm · ditty · anthem · singalong · melody · hummable · theme · riff
Permanently fixed in memory
clever · witty · quotable · zingy · pithy · crisp · sharp · vivid
Pleasing to behold
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- enticingPowerfully attractive
- alluringPowerfully appealing
captivating · compelling · irresistible · inviting · fetching · winning · likable · delightful
Currently gaining widespread attention
- shareableAble to be divided
- buzzworthyDeserving excited discussion
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- spreadableAble to be spread
memetic · hashtag · influencer · sensation · retweet · likes · followers · popular
Causing repeated compulsive use
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- engrossingCompletely holding one's attention
- absorbingHolding attention completely
- grippingHolding attention completely
hypnotic · mesmerizing · spellbinding · immersive · obsessive · hooked · binge-worthy · intoxicating
tune
Musical sequence of notes
refrain · earworm · ditty · anthem · singalong · melody · hummable · theme · riff · motif
unforgettable
Permanently fixed in memory
punchy · clever · witty · quotable · zingy · pithy · crisp · sharp · vivid · attention-grabbing
attractive
Pleasing to behold
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- enticingPowerfully attractive
alluring · captivating · compelling · irresistible · inviting · fetching · winning · likable · delightful · arresting
trending
Currently gaining widespread attention
- shareableAble to be divided
- buzzworthyDeserving excited discussion
- contagiousTransmissible between people
spreadable · memetic · hashtag · influencer · sensation · retweet · likes · followers · popular · mainstream
habit-forming
Causing repeated compulsive use
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- engrossingCompletely holding one's attention
- absorbingHolding attention completely
gripping · hypnotic · mesmerizing · spellbinding · immersive · obsessive · hooked · binge-worthy · intoxicating · enthralling
- music adjectivesmelodic, harmonic, rhythmic, tonal, tuneful
- upbeatcheerful, lighthearted, peppy, lively, animated
- buzzwordssynergy, leverage, paradigm, stakeholder, scalable
- music businessrecord label, record deal, royalty, album, single
- music elementsmelody, harmony vocals, rhythm, beat, chord
- Synth-PopDepeche Mode, New Order, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys, Soft Cell
catchyforgettable
Unlikely to be recalled
unmemorable · generic · unremarkable · nondescript · faint
catchyunappealing
Not pleasing or desirable
dull · boring · unengaging · uninspiring · tedious
catchyunobtrusive
Not readily noticed
inconspicuous · unnoticeable · subtle · understated · subdued
- catch upReach someone ahead
- catching upClosing a distance
- catch fireBegin combustion
- catch a coldBecome mildly sick
- catch onGrasp or gain popularity
- catching a coldAcquiring a minor illness
catch, catching, catcher, catchall, catchment, catchier, catchable, uncatchable, catchily