viral

adjective

vi·ral ˈvī-rəl

: of, relating to, or caused by a virus

a viral infection

: quickly and widely spread or popularized especially by means of social media

a viral video

virally

ˈvī-rə-lē

adverb

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Carmelo Anthony has finally explained the context behind the photo of him and Rihanna that went on to become a viral meme in the mid-2010s. —

Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025 The viral story first emerged last Sunday on the current affairs show Sept à huit on the French TF1 network. —

Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025 Grab new, crisp white towels for a bathroom upgrade or the viral beauty find, Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask. —

Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 Trinity Health Of New England is strongly recommending colleagues, residents and visitors to wear a mask in patient-facing locations amid seasonal, respiratory viral illnesses, according to the health system. —

Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for viral