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viral
[vahy-ruhl]
adjective
of, relating to, or caused by a virus.
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.
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.
pertaining to a computer virus.
viral
/ ˈɪə /
adjective
of, relating to, or caused by a virus
(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
Idioms and Phrases
go viral, to spread rapidly via the internet, email, or other media.
Footage of the candidate's off-color remarks went viral within minutes.
Example Sentences
This feud is the "perfect storm as it's built to go viral", and social media doesn't just fuel speculation, it manufactures and rewards it, he says.
Incidents over the days have included a brief blocking of the 101 Freeway, viral images of a Waymo vehicle on fire and incidents of vandalism and theft at businesses downtown, including in Little Tokyo.
But they have become a frequent sight in recent days, as anger has grown in response to viral videos of swift and violent apprehensions.
The rockers have recently had their first number one album and have developed a huge following with breakout viral hits - all while remaining anonymous behind custom-designed masks.
County sheriff’s deputies in response to protests over federal immigration actions has led to several viral incidents and raised questions about the role of local law enforcement in quelling the unrest.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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