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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

virulent

/ˈvɪruːlənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does virulent mean?

adjective

Having a quality of being highly infectious or deadly; extremely severe or malignant. Causing or characterized by a violent or extreme reaction.

Example

"The virulent strain of the virus spread rapidly through the population."

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