Definition & Meaning of "contagious"in English

contagious

(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most contagious

Comparative

more contagious

gradable

domain

disease, health, transmission

Examples

COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals in crowded places.

(of feelings, behaviors, or effects) spreading easily or rapidly from one person to another

Examples

Her laughter was contagious and soon everyone joined in.

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