virulent
virulent, infectious, malicious
English translations
- 01
bösartig, virulent, schädlich
- 02
bösartig
- 03
virulent
- 04
schädlich
Word details
- German meaning
- Sehr ansteckend und gefährlich, oft in Bezug auf Krankheiten.
- English meaning
- Virulent
- Synonym
- aggressiv, bösartig
- German example
- Das Virus ist besonders virulent und breitet sich schnell aus.
- English example
- The virus is particularly virulent and spreads quickly.
Related words
- avirulent
Avirulent
Example sentences with “virulent”
Die Krankheit ist hochvirulent. (The disease is highly virulent.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'virulent' only used for diseases?
Primarily yes, but it can also be used figuratively to describe something (like an argument or hate) that is spreading aggressively and is harmful.