epidemically
/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪkli/
adverb
- In a manner that spreads rapidly and widely among a population, like an epidemic.
- Cases of the new strain increased epidemically over the winter months.
- The disease spread epidemically through the crowded refugee camp.
- The infection moved epidemically from one town to the next, overwhelming local hospitals.
- Figuratively, in a way that becomes very common or widespread very quickly.
- The dance challenge went epidemically viral on social media within days.
- Misinformation about the product spread epidemically across online forums.
- The trend for minimalist living grew epidemically among young professionals.
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