viral
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or caused by a virus.
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pertaining to or involving the spreading of information and opinions about a product or service from person to person, especially on the internet or in emails.
a clever viral ad.
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becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the internet.
the most memorable viral videos;
This book is already viral two weeks before its official publication date.
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pertaining to a computer virus.
idioms
adjective
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of, relating to, or caused by a virus
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(of a video, image, story, etc) spread quickly and widely among internet users via social networking sites, e-mail, etc
Other Word Forms
- antiviral adjective
Etymology
Origin of viral
Example Sentences
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K-pop idol Rose -- a member of Blackpink -- and Bruno Mars won the international song of the year for their viral hit "APT" while Brooklyn rockers Geese bagged best international group.
From Barron's
A viral thought experiment by Citrini Research foretelling mass white-collar unemployment, cratering consumer spending and financial contagion tapped into deep anxieties about the technology both on Wall Street and among the broader public.
The cheeky shirts, available both in full length and as crop tops, have become a viral sensation, with the initial release selling out in just one day.
From Los Angeles Times
The image immediately went viral and was on the front page of most major newspapers the following morning.
From BBC
A Substack post penned by Citrini Research that went viral Monday was widely credited with inspiring the worst selloff in stocks in three weeks.
From MarketWatch
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