infectious (Meaning)
infectious (s)
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
infectious (a)
easily spread
of or relating to infection
infectious (a.)
Having qualities that may infect; communicable or caused by infection; pestilential; epidemic; as, an infectious fever; infectious clothing; infectious air; infectious vices.
Corrupting, or tending to corrupt or contaminate; vitiating; demoralizing.
Contaminating with illegality; exposing to seizure and forfeiture.
Capable of being easily diffused or spread; sympathetic; readily communicated; as, infectious mirth.
Synonyms & Antonyms of infectious
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infectious Sentence Examples
- The laughter in the room was infectious, spreading like wildfire through the crowd.
- The melody of the song lingered in my mind, its infectious beat echoing through my thoughts.
- The enthusiasm of the team leader was infectious, inspiring the entire workforce to give their best.
- The excitement of the crowd was infectious, creating an electric atmosphere that fueled the performance.
- The virus was highly infectious, spreading rapidly through hospitals and forcing quarantines.
- The infectious smile of the child warmed the hearts of all who saw it.
- The infectious energy of the dance party kept the crowd dancing for hours on end.
- The infectious optimism of the salesperson made the purchase feel like a joyous celebration.
- The infectious curiosity of the child led to countless questions and a thirst for knowledge.
- The infectious love between the couple was evident in every glance they shared.
FAQs About the word infectious
caused by infection or capable of causing infection, easily spread, of or relating to infectionHaving qualities that may infect; communicable or caused by infec
spreading, catching,contagious, overwhelming, epidemic, tangible, perceptible, winning, inviting, irresistable
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The laughter in the room was infectious, spreading like wildfire through the crowd.
The melody of the song lingered in my mind, its infectious beat echoing through my thoughts.
The enthusiasm of the team leader was infectious, inspiring the entire workforce to give their best.
The excitement of the crowd was infectious, creating an electric atmosphere that fueled the performance.
