infectious
adjective/ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/
Frequency rank: #5,306 most common English word
Meaning
Spreading easily to others; capable of being passed on or shared rapidly.
Example sentence
Her laughter was so infectious that everyone in the room started smiling.
Synonyms & related words
- contagious
- catching
- irresistible
- spreading
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