1
: of, relating to, or caused by a virus
a viral infection
2
: quickly and widely spread or popularized especially by means of social media
a viral video
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
Multiple generations of women — from young girls to grandmothers — gathered to help a bride prepare her floral arrangements
The beauty of family is blooming in a viral video showcasing a unique wedding tradition.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
Multiple generations of women — from young girls to grandmothers — gathered to help a bride prepare her floral arrangements
The beauty of family is blooming in a viral video showcasing a unique wedding tradition.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
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viral
adjective
vi·ral
ˈvī-rəl 
1
: of, relating to, or caused by a virus
a viral infection
2
: quickly and widely spread or popularized especially by person-to-person electronic communication
a viral video
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