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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

Antonyms for contagious

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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