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infectiously Synonyms

Another word for infectiously

Choosing another word for infectiously 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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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that spreads rapidly from one person to another, especially regarding positive emotions, laughter, or enthusiasm.

Usage Example

"She grinned contagiously, and soon the entire classroom was smiling along with her."

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contagiously
Strong
catchingly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner capable of transmitting disease or infection through the environment.

Usage Example

"The pathogen spreads contagiously through airborne droplets in crowded indoor spaces."

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contagiously
Strong
communicably
virulently

• Nearby Words

infect
infection
infectious
infectiously
infectiousness
infective
infectiveness

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