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CONTAGIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Contagious.

Contagious - as an adjective satellite

Easily diffused or spread as from one person to another

Example: "A contagious grin"

(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catching16communicable22contractable18transmissible17transmittable17

Contagious - as an adjective

(of a disease) easily transmitted to others.

Example: "The flu was so contagious that everybody in town got sick!"

Easily passed on to others.

Example: "Wearing jeans was a contagious fad at that time."

(of a person) having a disease that can be transmitted to another person.

Example: "They were highly contagious, spreading bacteria to other people."

Example Sentences

"His laughter was contagious, and soon the whole room was in stitches."
"The flu virus is highly contagious and easily spreads from person to person."
"She had a contagious smile that brightened the mood of everyone around her."
"The yawn was contagious, and soon everyone in the room was yawning."
"The contagious enthusiasm of the fans fueled the team to victory."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTAGIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contagious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTAGIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CONTAGIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contagious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTAGIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CONTAGIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contagious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTAGIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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