contagious
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Measles is highly contagious, causing high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
This too is vaulted, the surfaces above gliding without interruption to the floor; the sense of spatial freedom is contagious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The reason was that the project was for research into the highly contagious virus known as chikungunya.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Burials must be strictly supervised as the virus spreads by contact with bodily fluids, meaning corpses can remain contagious.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
A viral wakefulness that’s so contagious, it would wake the dead if you got close enough.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing contagious
Wonder
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
