infectiously
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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The 47-year-old composer exudes an infectiously upbeat energy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The actor stars in an oddly but infectiously upbeat production on Broadway, full of inventive audience participation, about a man shadowed by his mother’s depression.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” took the top prize, bringing Oscar glory to Michelle Yeoh and reviving the once-dormant career of the infectiously optimistic Ke Huy Quan.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 2023
Since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Bayer Leverkusen in August 2015, the South Korean has blossomed into one of the world's best players, while maintaining the same humble and infectiously upbeat personality he's become famous for.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2023
“I don’t see how they can help it,” returned Mr. Brooke, laughing so infectiously that Mrs. March could not help smiling.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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