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Infectiously

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in·fec·tious  (n-fkshs)
adj.
1. Capable of causing infection.
2. Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
3. Caused by a pathogenic microorganism or agent.
4. Easily or readily communicated: an infectious laugh.
in·fectious·ly adv.
in·fectious·ness n.
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Adv.1.infectiously - in a contagious manner; "she was contagiously bubbly"
contagiously


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And besides, Veslovsky was at first so naively distressed, and then laughed so good-humoredly and infectiously at their general dismay, that one could not but laugh with him.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
My way of giving physic is evidently the best, for you look better already," he said, laughing so infectiously that Rose followed suit, saying saucily
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