B2adjectivehealth
US/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
UK/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
describes a disease that spreads from one person to another by touch or through the air
In context
Measles is highly contagious, so sick children should stay at home.
You are still contagious for a few days after the fever goes away.
Her laughter was contagious, and soon the whole room was smiling.
Words that go with contagious
adverb + adjective
- highly contagiousThe virus is highly contagious in crowded places.
- no longer contagiousAfter five days of treatment, he was no longer contagious.
- extremely contagiousChickenpox is extremely contagious.
adjective + noun
- contagious diseaseSchools must report any contagious disease to the authorities.
- contagious virusA new contagious virus has been found in the region.
- contagious laughterHer contagious laughter made everyone in the meeting relax.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The disease is contagion.Correct: The disease is contagious.