contagious
US /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
UK /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
1.
معدي, ساري
describing a disease that can be spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact
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The flu is highly contagious.
الإنفلونزا شديدة العدوى.
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Measles is a highly contagious viral disease.
الحصبة مرض فيروسي شديد العدوى.
2.
معدي, مؤثر
describing an emotion or attitude that spreads quickly to others
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Her enthusiasm was contagious.
حماسها كان معديًا.
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His laughter was so contagious that soon everyone in the room was smiling.
ضحكه كان معديًا لدرجة أن الجميع في الغرفة بدأوا يبتسمون.