Contagiously: meaning, definitions and examples
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contagiously
[ kənˈteɪdʒəsli ]
behavior or emotion
The term 'contagiously' refers to an action or quality that is capable of being transmitted from one person to another, particularly in terms of emotions or behaviors. It suggests that such states are easily spread to others, much like an infectious disease. For instance, when someone is laughing contagiously, their joy can provoke laughter in those around them. Similarly, a contagious smile can uplift the mood of individuals in close proximity. The word often implies an enthusiastic or vibrant manner that inspires others.
Synonyms
communicably, infectiously, transmissively.
Examples of usage
- She laughed contagiously, making everyone else join in.
- His enthusiasm was contagiously inspiring to the team.
- The excitement in the room was contagiously palpable.
Translations
Translations of the word "contagiously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contagiosamente
🇮🇳 संक्रामक तरीके से
🇩🇪 ansteckend
🇮🇩 menular
🇺🇦 заразливо
🇵🇱 zaraźliwie
🇯🇵 感染性に (kansensei ni)
🇫🇷 contagieusement
🇪🇸 contagiosamente
🇹🇷 bulaşıcı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 전염성 있게 (jeonyeomseong itge)
🇸🇦 بشكل معدٍ (bishakl mu'addin)
🇨🇿 nakažlivě
🇸🇰 nákazlivo
🇨🇳 传染性地 (chuánrǎnxìng de)
🇸🇮 okužljivo
🇮🇸 smita
🇰🇿 жұқпалы түрде
🇬🇪 დაავადების გავრცელებით (daavadebis gverdisbith)
🇦🇿 yayıcı şəkildə
🇲🇽 contagiosamente
Etymology
The word 'contagiously' derives from the root 'contagious,' which has its origins in the Latin word 'contagiosus,' meaning 'touching' or 'communicating by contact.' This Latin term is a combination of 'contingere,' meaning 'to touch on all sides,' and 'agere,' meaning 'to act.' As the practice of medicine and understanding of disease evolved, 'contagious' and its derivatives came to refer not only to diseases that can be spread through physical contact but also to emotions and behaviors that can be 'caught' from one individual to another. The adverb 'contagiously' has been used since the early 19th century to describe how certain actions or feelings can spread among groups of people, highlighting the social aspect of human behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,190, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.