contagious
/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
adjective
- (of a disease) Able to be passed from one person or animal to another by direct or indirect contact.
- Even before symptoms appear, some viruses are already contagious.
- Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to medicine.
- The doctor told her to stay home because the rash was highly contagious.
- (of a feeling, attitude, or behavior) Spreading quickly to others; catching.
- Yawning can be contagious — when one person yawns, others often do too.
- Her laughter was so contagious that soon the whole room was giggling.
- The team's positive attitude proved contagious, boosting everyone's morale.
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