NSW Selective & Scholarship
Contagious
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Able to spread quickly from one person to another, like a disease or feeling.
In contextHer contagious laughter soon had the whole classroom giggling.
Remember it
'Contagious' shares roots with 'contact' — contagious things spread through contact and touch.
Use it well
'Contagious' works for illnesses and for feelings like laughter or excitement that spread easily.