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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Jurors were not shown the aftermath of Hipolito’s arrest, which went viral on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

To do it right, brands need to be among the first to pounce on a potentially viral mishap, said Allen Adamson, co-founder of marketing consultancy Metaforce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Earlier this month, Kent Wildlife Trust urged visitors to Hothfield Heathlands nature reserve, in Ashford, Kent, to keep their distance from the cows after a viral TikTok video led to people "actively approaching the animals".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Marvell is an AI infrastructure provider that supports agentic artificial intelligence, a type of AI that gained traction earlier this year with the viral success of OpenClaw.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“We were sort of hoping that we’d make a viral YouTube video,” Mark teased, sitting down across from him.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway