viral

adjective

vi·ral ˈvī-rəl

: of, relating to, or caused by a virus

a viral infection

: quickly and widely spread or popularized especially by means of social media

a viral video

virally

ˈvī-rə-lē

adverb

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Apple Martin has faced an influx of criticism following a viral video of her and another young woman at their debutante ball. —

Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 In a now viral post, user u/Livid-Highlight2907 shared a picture of the ₹500, the official Indian currency of rupees, which immediately caught her attention. —

Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 Key Background The event—found initially through the video’s viral spread online—ignited protests and became polarizing, especially in the days before Penny was charged. —

Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 This viral earwax remover has been a popular trend across all social media platforms. —

Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for viral