Search Dictionary
Definition of catchiness

catchiness

/ˈkætʃ.i.nəs/
catch · i · ness
Adverb:catchily
•
Adjective:catchy
JUMP TO:

catchiness Lexical Profile

catchiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being instantly appealing, memorable, and easy to remember, especially in reference to a musical tune, song, or advertising slogan.

Example

"The sheer catchiness of the chorus helped the debut single climb to the top of the pop charts."

2

The state or quality of being tricky, deceptive, or containing hidden difficulties.

Example

"Several students complained about the catchiness of the phrasing on the final exam questions."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for catchiness
Antonyms
View all antonyms for catchiness

• Rhymes for catchiness

• Nearby Words

catcher
catchfly
catchily
catchiness
catching
catchment
catchphrase

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Catchiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/catchiness
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.