infectious

The word “infectious” has 3 syllables: in-fec-tious

It's pronounced as /ɪnˈfɛk.ʃəs/


What is synonym and antonym for infectious?

In the thesaurus, “infectious” has 17 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for infectious along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for infectious

Meanings of infectious

  • adjective
    1. (of an illness) Transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed.
    2. (of a person) Able to infect others.
    3. (of feelings and behaviour) Spreading quickly from one person to another.
    4. Memorable and invoking excitement or interest.

Example Sentences

  • The measles virus is highly infectious and spreads quickly among children.
  • Her infectious smile brightened everyone’s day.
  • The cough is infectious, so he should stay home from work.
  • His infectious enthusiasm motivated the whole team to work harder.
  • Laughter can be infectious, making people around you feel happy too.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to infectious, such as: catching, contagious, disarming, endearing, epidemic, fetching, inviting.

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