infectious

/ɪnˈfɛkʃəs/

adjective

(of an illness) Transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed.

Examples :

"Cancer is not infectious."

adjective

(of a person) Able to infect others.

Examples :

"Despite feeling better, the patient is still infectious."

medicine virus disease biology microorganism

adjective

(of feelings and behaviour) Spreading quickly from one person to another.

Examples :

"Her enthusiasm for work can be really infectious."

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adjective

Memorable and invoking excitement or interest.

Examples :

"Pop music is more infectious than elevator music."

mind emotion attitude character

Meanings

Examples :

"Cancer is not infectious."

Examples :

"Despite feeling better, the patient is still infectious."

Examples :

"Her enthusiasm for work can be really infectious."

Examples :

"Pop music is more infectious than elevator music."

Related Words

illness noun

An instance of a disease or poor health.

excitement noun

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

invoking verb

To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.

memorable adjective

Worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable.

elevator noun

Anything that raises or uplifts.

enthusiasm noun

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

breathed verb

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

spreading verb

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

interest noun

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

transmitted verb

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

feelings noun

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

behaviour noun

The way a living creature behaves or acts.