as in spreading
exciting a similar feeling or reaction in others
an infectious giggle that got the whole class laughing
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Friends said Mahaffey was naturally kind-hearted and exuded a warm and infectious energy.
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William Earl, Variety, 31 May 2025
For those who listen to Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat pioneer and jazz enthusiast—improvisation is also the signature of his infectious musical movements.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The poll further found that nearly one-third of respondents, 32%, believe infectious illnesses like measles pose more of a threat to the country today than 50 years ago.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
There’s a sense of affection in that scene and the rest of the movie that is just so infectious.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 May 2025
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William Earl, Variety, 31 May 2025
For those who listen to Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat pioneer and jazz enthusiast—improvisation is also the signature of his infectious musical movements.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The poll further found that nearly one-third of respondents, 32%, believe infectious illnesses like measles pose more of a threat to the country today than 50 years ago.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
There’s a sense of affection in that scene and the rest of the movie that is just so infectious.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infectious
catching
Adjective
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Thaiss had been part of the catching mix with Edgar Quero.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Additionally, the young Luis Campusano is on the 40-man roster as a third catching option.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Infectious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infectious. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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