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febrile

[ˈfɛbraɪl]

febrile Definition

  • 1relating to or having a fever
  • 2having or showing a great deal of nervous excitement or energy

Using febrile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "febrile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient was febrile and had a high temperature.

  • Example

    The febrile atmosphere in the courtroom was palpable.

  • Example

    The political climate was febrile in the days leading up to the election.

febrile Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for febrile

Phrases with febrile

  • a convulsion in a child caused by a sudden spike in body temperature, often associated with a fever

    Example

    The child had a febrile seizure due to a high fever.

  • a condition characterized by a fever and low white blood cell count, often occurring as a side effect of chemotherapy

    Example

    The patient developed febrile neutropenia after undergoing chemotherapy.

  • an illness characterized by fever, often caused by an infection

    Example

    The outbreak of febrile illness was traced back to contaminated food.

Origins of febrile

from Latin 'febris', meaning 'fever'

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Summary: febrile in Brief

The term 'febrile' [ˈfɛbraɪl] refers to having a fever or showing a great deal of nervous excitement or energy. It can describe a medical condition, such as 'febrile seizure' or 'febrile neutropenia,' or a general atmosphere, such as 'febrile political climate.' Synonyms include 'feverish,' 'hectic,' and 'agitated,' while antonyms include 'calm' and 'relaxed.'