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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Follow-up studies in animals confirmed that the drug reduced both viral activity and liver inflammation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Watch as McDonald’s chief takes his first on-camera bite since going viral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The former “Cosby Show” actor became the subject of viral job-shaming, with critics mocking him for working retail decades after his television success.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

If the 2021 viral moment didn’t happen, it might not have grown at the same pace.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I don’t know what’s more shocking—the fact my song is going viral or the fact Curtis gave me props.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas