Definitions and Examples of feverish, febrile
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having or showing the symptoms of a fever, such as high body temperature, sweating, and chills.
Example
She felt feverish and had to take a day off from work.
Relating to or characterized by a fever; having an elevated body temperature.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with febrile illness and prescribed medication.
Key Differences: feverish vs febrile
- 1Feverish describes a state of having the symptoms of a fever, such as sweating and chills.
- 2Febrile describes a state of having an elevated body temperature above the normal range.
Effective Usage of feverish, febrile
- 1Healthcare: Use feverish and febrile to describe symptoms of fever in medical contexts.
- 2Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe one's physical condition when experiencing feverish symptoms.
- 3Vocabulary Building: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to expand vocabulary and improve communication skills.
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Remember this!
The antonyms feverish and febrile describe a state of having a fever, which is an elevated body temperature above the normal range. Use these words in healthcare contexts, daily life, and vocabulary building to describe symptoms of fever and improve communication skills.
