CONTAGIOUS


Meaning of CONTAGIOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kənteɪdʒəs ]

1.

A disease that is contagious can be caught by touching people or things that are infected with it. Compare infectious .

...a highly contagious disease of the lungs.

ADJ

2.

A feeling or attitude that is contagious spreads quickly among a group of people.

Antonio has a contagious enthusiasm for the beautiful aspect of food.

= infectious

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ

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