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Infectiously: meaning, definitions and examples

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infectiously

 

[ ɪnˈfɛkʃəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of spreading

Infectiously refers to the manner in which something is spread or transmitted, particularly in a way that affects others positively or negatively. It is often used to describe laughter, behavior, or emotions that can easily spread to others.

Synonyms

contagiously, transmissibly

Examples of usage

  • She laughed infectiously, making everyone around her smile.
  • His enthusiasm was infectiously uplifting, boosting the morale of the team.
  • The children played infectiously, their joy contagious to the adults.
  • Her energy was infectiously joyful, making the party lively.

Translations

Translations of the word "infectiously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infecciosamente

🇮🇳 संक्रामक रूप से

🇩🇪 ansteckend

🇮🇩 menular

🇺🇦 інфекційно

🇵🇱 zakaźnie

🇯🇵 感染的に (kansenteki ni)

🇫🇷 de manière contagieuse

🇪🇸 infecciosamente

🇹🇷 bulaşıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 감염적으로 (gamyeomjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 بشكل معدٍ (bishakl mu'adin)

🇨🇿 nakažlivě

🇸🇰 nákazlivo

🇨🇳 传染性地 (chuánrǎnxìng de)

🇸🇮 okužajoče

🇮🇸 smitað

🇰🇿 жұқпалы түрде

🇬🇪 ინფექციურად (infekciuriad)

🇦🇿 infeksiyalı şəkildə

🇲🇽 infecciosamente

Word origin

The word 'infectiously' is derived from the root word 'infectious', which has its origins in the Latin term 'infectiosus', meaning 'that which is to be taken in or caught'. This term is formed from 'in-' meaning 'in, on, or upon', and 'facere', which means 'to do or make'. The transition from 'infectious' to 'infectiously' involves the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly', which transforms the adjective into a manner of action. Over time, 'infectious' has broadened in its application, especially in contemporary speech, extending beyond the medical context to describe positivity, enthusiasm, or emotions that can spread among people, capturing the social dynamics of human interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,701, 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.