contagiously
Definition
Adverb: - In a manner that is capable of being transmitted by direct or indirect contact; in a manner that spreads from one person or thing to another. - In a manner that is likely to spread or influence others, especially referring to emotions, attitudes, or behaviors.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- She laughed contagiously, and soon the whole room was filled with joy.
- His enthusiasm for the project was contagiously energetic, inspiring the entire team.
Advanced Usage
- Used figuratively: Almost always used to describe non-physical qualities like emotions, moods, or behaviors that spread easily and affect others.
- The artist's passion was contagiously evident in every brushstroke.
Variants and Related Words
- Contagious (adjective): (of a disease) spread by direct or indirect contact; (of an emotion, feeling, or attitude) likely to spread to and affect others.
- a contagious smile
- Contagiousness (noun): The quality of being contagious.
Synonyms
- Infectiously: In a manner that spreads easily, especially used for emotions.
- Catchily: In a manner that is appealing and easily remembered or imitated (often for tunes or ideas).
Related Phrases
- Spread like wildfire: To become known or popular very quickly (idiom, similar in figurative sense).
- The news spread contagiously through the office. can be similar to The news spread like wildfire through the office.
Adverb
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in a contagious manner
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she was contagiously bubbly
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