Viral

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪrəl/

Viral (adjective)

  1. Describing something that becomes very popular and spreads quickly on the internet.
  2. Connected to or caused by a virus, a tiny organism that can make you sick.

Examples

  • The video went viral overnight.
  • Her post became viral within hours.

Common collocations: go viral, viral sensation, viral content, viral infection, viral outbreak

Synonyms of Viral

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Viral

  • When describing something that is not spreading.