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Etymology

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From viral +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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virally (comparative more virally, superlative most virally)

  1. (medicine) Due to, or by means of, a virus or viruses.
    The cells have been virally infected.
  2. In a viral fashion; often specifically in the context of viral marketing.
    • 2009, Seema Gupta, Branding and Advertising, page 303:
      The widespread use of mobile phones which support free Bluetoothing has enabled promotional videos to be distributed virally between handsets.