contagious

The word “contagious” has 3 syllables: con-tag-ious

It's pronounced as /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

What is synonym and antonym for contagious?

In the thesaurus, “contagious” has 22 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for contagious along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for contagious

catching
communicable
disarming
endearing
epidemic
fetching
infectious
infective
inviting
irresistable
irresistible
overpowering
overwhelming
palpable
perceptible
pestilent
spreading
tangible
transmissible
transmittable
winning
winsome

Antonyms for contagious

noncommunicable
noninfectious

Meanings of contagious

adjective
1. (of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
2. Easily passed on to others.
3. (of a person) Having a disease that can be transmitted to another person.

Example Sentences

The flu is highly contagious and can spread rapidly in schools.
Her laughter was so contagious that everyone in the room started laughing.
The disease is contagious, so patients must be isolated.
His enthusiasm for the project was contagious to the entire team.
Yawning is surprisingly contagious among groups of people.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to contagious, such as: catching, communicable, disarming, endearing, epidemic, fetching, infectious.

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