feverish Definition
- 1having or showing the symptoms of a fever
- 2displaying a frenetic excitement or energy
Using feverish: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "feverish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She was feeling feverish and had to stay in bed.
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The stock market was feverish with activity.
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The atmosphere in the stadium was feverish before the big game.
feverish Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with feverish
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The preparations for the concert had reached a feverish pitch.
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She had been having feverish dreams all night.
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The company was growing at a feverish pace, with new products being released every month.
Origins of feverish
from 'fever', ultimately from Proto-Indo-European 'peh₃w-'
Summary: feverish in Brief
'Feverish' [ˈfiːvərɪʃ] is an adjective that describes either a physical condition marked by fever symptoms or a state of frenzied excitement. Examples of the former include 'She was feeling feverish and had to stay in bed,' while the latter can be seen in 'The stock market was feverish with activity.' Phrases like 'a feverish pitch' and 'feverish pace' denote high levels of intensity and activity.
