Meaning & use

eye-catching

adjective·Everyday

Attracting immediate attention because of a striking, colorful, or unusual appearance.

See it in a sentence

The store's eye-catching window display drew shoppers in from across the street.

She wore an eye-catching red dress that stood out at the party.

A note on using this word

Eye-catching describes visual appeal specifically; use 'noteworthy' or 'compelling' for something that grabs attention without a visual element.

Words with a similar meaning

strikingattention-grabbingconspicuous

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Words with an opposite meaning

unremarkableplain

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