Definitions and Examples of febrile, feverish
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having or showing symptoms of a fever.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with a febrile illness and prescribed medication to bring down his temperature.
Having or showing symptoms of a fever; marked by intense activity or emotion.
Example
She felt feverish and had a headache, so she decided to stay home and rest.
Key Differences: febrile vs feverish
- 1Febrile specifically refers to having symptoms of a fever, while feverish can also describe intense activity or emotion.
- 2Febrile is a medical term, while feverish can be used in both medical and non-medical contexts.
Effective Usage of febrile, feverish
- 1Medical Context: Use febrile to describe a patient who has symptoms of a fever.
- 2Non-Medical Context: Use feverish to describe a person who is intensely active or emotional.
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Remember this!
The antonyms febrile and feverish describe a person's body temperature and indicate whether they have a fever or not. Febrile specifically refers to having symptoms of a fever, while feverish can also describe intense activity or emotion. Use these words in medical and non-medical contexts to accurately describe a person's condition.
