infectiously
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner that spreads easily to others; in a way that is likely to be transmitted or passed on. This describes an action done with a quality that is readily communicated or transferred, especially a mood, emotion, or behavior.
- In a way that causes infection. This describes an action related to the spread of a disease-causing agent.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- She laughed infectiously, and soon everyone in the room was smiling. (Her laughter spread happiness to others.)
- The virus spread infectiously through the population. (The virus spread in a manner that caused infection.)
- His enthusiasm for the project was infectiously energetic. (His energetic enthusiasm was easily communicated to others.)
Advanced Usage
- Used figuratively: Almost always used to describe positive, non-literal "spreading," such as laughter, enthusiasm, joy, or optimism.
- The band played with an infectiously catchy rhythm. (The rhythm was so good it easily made others want to move or remember it.)
Variants and Related Words
- Infectious (adjective): Having a quality that spreads easily; capable of causing infection.
- He has an infectious smile.
- Infection (noun): The process of infecting or the state of being infected.
- Infect (verb): To affect or contaminate with a disease-causing organism; to communicate a feeling or idea to.
Synonyms
- Contagiously: In a manner capable of being transmitted by contact.
- Catchily: (For moods, tunes) In a manner that is pleasing and easily remembered.
- Communicably: In a transmissible manner.
Antonyms
- Uninfectiously: In a manner that does not spread.
- Isolatedly: In a separated or confined manner.
Adverb
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in a contagious manner
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she was contagiously bubbly
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