Virulent

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪrələnt/

Virulent (adj)

  1. Causing severe illness or death, especially in a disease that spreads quickly.
  2. Very intense and damaging, often affecting people, systems, or ideas in a strong way.
  3. Showing strong hatred or anger, with words or actions that attack others harshly.

Virulent (adjective)

Examples

  • The doctor warned about a virulent disease spreading quickly.
  • Virulent disease can overwhelm hospitals when it spreads fast.