Viral Meaning in English
word
ˈvaɪɹəɫ
VY-ruhl
vˈaɪəɹəl
VY-uh-ruhl
Definition
Something that spreads very quickly and widely, especially on the internet or in reference to a disease caused by a virus.
Usage & Nuances
Common in digital contexts for content ('viral video'), but originally medical ('viral infection'). As slang, means extremely popular online. Used for memes, trends, etc. Not used for bacteria (use 'bacterial').
Spanish: viralPortuguese (BR): viralPortuguese (PT): viralChinese (Simplified): 病毒性的 - 爆火的Chinese (Traditional): 病毒性的 - 爆紅的Hindi: वायरलArabic: فيروسيBengali: ভাইরালRussian: вирусныйJapanese: バイラル - ウイルス性Vietnamese: lan truyền nhanh - do vi-rútKorean: 바이럴 - 바이러스성Turkish: viral - virüs kaynaklıUrdu: وائرلIndonesian: viral - virus
Example Sentences
The viral video was watched by millions.
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He caught a viral infection last week.
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This meme went viral overnight.
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Her dance moves went viral on TikTok.
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It’s amazing how fast something can become viral these days.
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There's a viral challenge going around on social media.
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