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contagious Synonyms

Another word for contagious

Choosing another word for contagious depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Capable of being transmitted from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact (of a disease or pathogen); carrying or capable of spreading a transmissible illness (of a person or animal).

Usage Example

"Patients with chickenpox remain communicable until all the blisters have formed scabs."

Strongest
communicable
transmissible
infectious
catching
Strong
transmittable
Weak
pestilent

• adjective (Context 2)

Likely to spread rapidly to and affect others (of an emotion, attitude, or behavior).

Usage Example

"Her enthusiasm for the community garden project proved infectious, inspiring dozens of neighbors to volunteer."

Strongest
infectious
catching
Strong
irresistible
Weak
compelling

Opposites of contagious

The opposite of contagious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

noncontagious
noncommunicable
noninfectious
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• Nearby Words

contactless
contacts
contagion
contagious
contagiously
contagiousness
contain

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Contagious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/contagious
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