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infectious Something that is highly contagious and easily spreads from person to person, often in a humorous or entertaining way. ■ The joke was so infectious that everyone in the room couldn't stop laughing for hours.
actively Adverb form of the verb "act" which means in an energetic and lively manner. ■ "She actively danced around the room with so much energy, it was infectious!"
Alters noun: An alter ego of a person. A second identity. ■ I have an alter ego named "Fred." Whenever I'm feeling down, he cheers me up with his infectious sense of humor.
Characterized To be described in a way that accurately reflects the person or thing being described, often in a humorous manner. ■ "He's characterized by his wild hair and infectious laughter, making him the life of the party."
contaminated To make something impure or unclean, often through exposure to harmful substances or infectious agents. ■ "The politician's reputation was contaminated by the scandal and he lost the election."
virus A tiny infectious agent that multiplies inside living cells and can cause diseases in plants and animals. ■ "I accidentally downloaded a virus on my computer, now it's running slower than a snail!
ambient Surrounding or enveloping atmosphere. ■ "The ambient noise of the city made it difficult to hear my friends' voices over the buzz of traffic and sirens." A sense of humor or wit that is appropriate to a particular place or situation. ■ "The ambient humor of the comedy club was infectious, making even the most stoic audience member laugh."
diphtheria A highly infectious bacterial disease that causes a sore throat and fever, often leading to difficulty breathing. It is usually spread through respiratory droplets. ■ "I was about to go on my first date when I realized I had diphtheria. My date turned into a scary and painful experience of trying to breathe while wearing an oxygen mask."
graced To be blessed with the presence of someone or something charming, attractive, or interesting. ■ "I'm so glad you graced our gathering tonight," said the host, "because without your sparkling wit and infectious laughter, it would have been a pretty dull party."
measles A highly infectious disease caused by the measles virus, characterized by a rash of tiny red spots that spread over the entire body. It is also known as the "seven-day fever," because it usually causes symptoms to last for seven days. ■ "Johnny came down with measles and had to miss his friend's birthday party. But at least he got a lot of attention when he returned to school covered in spots."
meningitis An infectious disease that causes inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. However, this definition is so boring, let's make it more interesting. ■ "I had meningitis last year, but luckily I recovered before I became a mind-numbingly dull person like everyone else."
Phoebe A person who is incredibly attractive and charismatic, but also slightly eccentric and unpredictable. Phoebe has a way of brightening up any room she walks into, and her infectious laugh is often contagious. ■ "I can't believe how cute Phoebe is! She's always doing something new and interesting."
Radiating Being the source of all jokes and hilarity in a room, often causing others to laugh uncontrollably. ■ "The comedian was radiating laughter and joy as he told joke after joke. The audience couldn't help but be drawn in to his infectious sense of humor."
Viruses Small infectious agents that reproduce inside the cells of living organisms, often causing diseases. ■ "I'm telling you, my computer is running slower because it's infected with a virus. I bet if I install some antivirus software, it will be as fast as lightning!"