Feverish: meaning, definitions and examples

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feverish

[ ˈfiːvərɪʃ ]

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feeling unwell

Having or showing the symptoms of a fever, such as high temperature, sweating, and shivering.

Synonyms

hot, shivery, sweaty

Examples of usage

She felt feverish and decided to stay home from work.
His face was flushed and he felt feverish to the touch.

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intense or excited

Having or showing intense excitement or agitation.

Synonyms

agitated, excited, intense

Examples of usage

His feverish enthusiasm for the project was contagious.
The feverish atmosphere at the concert heightened the experience for the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "feverish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 febril

🇮🇳 बुख़ार

🇩🇪 fieberhaft

🇮🇩 demam

🇺🇦 гарячковий

🇵🇱 gorączkowy

🇯🇵 熱っぽい (ねつっぽい)

🇫🇷 fiévreux

🇪🇸 febril

🇹🇷 ateşli

🇰🇷 열이 나는

🇸🇦 محموما

🇨🇿 horečnatý

🇸🇰 horúčkovitý

🇨🇳 发烧的 (fāshāo de)

🇸🇮 vročičen

🇮🇸 hitasótt

🇰🇿 қызбалық

🇬🇪 ცხელება

🇦🇿 qızdırmalı

🇲🇽 febril

Word origin

The word 'feverish' originated in the late 16th century from the combination of 'fever' and the suffix '-ish', which denotes a tendency or resemblance to. It has been used to describe both physical symptoms related to fever as well as intense emotional states.