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infectious

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfɛk.ʃəs]

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Learn how to use infectious in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(adjective) when a disease can be spread from one person to another. If a person is infectious, they can make others sick, usually through germs or viruses.

Example

He was diagnosed with an infectious disease, so he had to stay at home to avoid spreading it to others.

Example

The doctor said this medicine is not infectious, so it won’t spread to anyone.

Example

Is the cold contagious, or is it not infectious?

Context: “enthusiasm”

(adjective) when someone has a strong and positive feeling that can make other people feel the same way. It’s like when someone is really happy, and their joy makes others smile too.

Example

Her infectious laugh made everyone in the room feel happier.

Example

His lack of enthusiasm was not infectious, and the group felt dull.

Example

Do you think her excitement is infectious enough to motivate the team?

How to pronounce infectious

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfɛk.ʃəs]

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