ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Feverish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Feverish is an adjective meaning Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.

Meaning

Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.

More Meanings

  1. Filled with excess energy.
  2. Morbidly eager.

Example Sentences

a feverish desire to see her again
He worked with feverish excitement.
The illness made him feverish, so they applied cold compresses.
People who feel warm or provide a history of feeling feverish may also be determined to have a fever.

Synonyms for feverish

Depending on context, synonyms include agitated, sick, hectic, ill, febrile, feverous.

Antonyms for feverish

Common opposites include afebrile.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include febrile, feverous, sick, agitated, hectic, ill.

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