viral

[vahy-ruhl] / ˈvaɪ rəl /

ADJECTIVE

circulating quickly

Synonyms

STRONG

aggressive energetic fervid growing vigorous zealous

WEAK

amplifying augmenting budding burgeoning expanding flourishing sprouting thriving

Antonyms

STRONG

contained controlled stunted

WEAK

static

Example Sentences

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"She is also amazingly camp and has a really dedicated fanbase within the LGBTQ+ community and she's had amazing moments go viral," she says.

From BBC

The lies took a life of their own, as viral stories often do.

From Salon

We're all talking about it, it's generating masses of viral content, and all the fans we spoke to said they'd still be watching the film - no matter how irritated they were by its press campaign.

From BBC

Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert became an instant hit with park patrons and with fans internationally thanks to a viral video posted on opening night.

From Los Angeles Times

A viral AI-generated video of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting atop a building is causing a stir online.

From Los Angeles Times