be contagious

Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words

Describes the state of being able to spread a disease or an emotion.

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Examples (10)

  • The doctor confirmed that the rash is contagious.
  • Her laughter was so contagious that everyone in the room started smiling.
  • Do you think this new flu strain will be contagious?
  • The patient must stay in isolation because their illness might be contagious.
  • His positive attitude is extremely contagious and inspires the whole team.
  • Chickenpox and measles are both known to be highly contagious diseases.
  • If you yawn, I'll yawn too; it is incredibly contagious.
  • The illness has been contagious for the past week, so avoid contact.
  • Their shared excitement was contagious, spreading quickly through the crowd.
  • Be careful, the virus is still contagious even after the fever subsides.