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epidemic

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of epidemic

exciting a similar feeling or reaction in others

  • the little girl's giggles were epidemic, and soon the entire gathering was laughing
Synonyms of epidemic

catching, contagious, infectious, spreading
Words Related to epidemic

palpable, perceptible, tangible

irresistible (also irresistable), overpowering, overwhelming

disarming, endearing, fetching, inviting, winning, winsome

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