con
ta
gious
Comparative
more contagious
Superlative
most contagious
1
(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact
- COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals in crowded places.
- The flu virus is contagious and can be transmitted through respiratory droplets.
- Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread rapidly among unvaccinated populations.
- Healthcare workers take precautions to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses in hospitals.
- Quarantine measures were implemented to contain the outbreak of a contagious virus in the community.
2
(of feelings, behaviors, or effects) spreading easily or rapidly from one person to another
- Her laughter was contagious and soon everyone joined in.
- The speaker's enthusiasm proved contagious among the audience.
- The team's energy was contagious throughout the event.
- His optimism was contagious even in difficult times.
- The sense of excitement in the room was contagious.