contagious

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Contagious' is used to describe things that easily transfer or influence others, like a disease or emotion. If your co-worker's laugh makes you laugh too, we could say their laughter is contagious.

Examples in Different Contexts

In tech lingo, 'contagious' could describe software that influences the behavior of other software. A product manager might say, 'This app's design is so contagious; competitors are copying it!'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

The marketing team has been showing great enthusiasm for the campaign. It seems to be catching on with the rest of the company too.

Response:

It definitely seems like their excitement is contagious. It’s great to see staff from different departments sharing their enthusiasm.

Tech

Scenario:

Our latest educational video has been receiving quite a bit of traction. The views are skyrocketing!

Response:

Given the way it's being shared, it almost feels like the video's contagious! Indeed, educational content is gaining popularity.