Megkapó

Megkapó is a Hungarian adjective meaning captivating, striking, or attention-grabbing. It describes people, performances, objects, or scenes whose appearance or presentation quickly attracts attention or admiration. The nuance is primarily aesthetic appeal and immediacy, rather than moral judgment. The term is commonly used in journalism, criticism, marketing, and literary prose.

Etymology and usage notes: megkapó is formed from the verb kapni (to catch) with the prefix meg-, yielding a sense of “something that catches the eye.” In figurative use it denotes something that grabs attention or arrests the viewer’s gaze. The expression is most often employed to describe visual or sensory appeal rather than character.

Common collocations and examples: megkapó mosoly (a captivating smile), megkapó megjelenés (a striking appearance), megkapó fények (captivating lights), megkapó táj (a striking landscape). It can describe both people and objects, including photographs or performances. The usage is generally positive, though it can be employed in a neutral or evaluative tone in criticism.

Synonyms and nuance: synonyms include elbűvölő, lenyűgöző, vonzó, elragadó. The megkapó nuance emphasizes immediate visual or perceptual impact; lenyűgöző or elragadó may convey a broader emotional or impressive effect, while elbűvölő emphasizes enchantment.

See also: vonzó, elbűvölő, lenyűgöző.