infestious

/ɪnˈfɛstɪəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending or disposed to infest; full of insects or pests; diseased with vermin.

“The infestious flea infestation on the dog required immediate treatment.”

2. noun

an infestious person or thing.

“The infestious condition of the hotel room was a major turn-off.”

Synonyms

  • infested
  • pestilential
  • verminous

Antonyms

  • clean
  • sanitary