contagious
/kənˈteɪdʒəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Easily transmitted to others.
Adjective
Examples
Last year's flu strain was so contagious that everybody in town got sick!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Easily passed on to others.
Adjective
Examples
contagious enthusiasm; infectious laughter
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “contagious” mean?
Easily transmitted to others.
Is “contagious” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.