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Feverish: meaning, definitions and examples

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feverish

 

[ ˈfiːvərɪʃ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

See also: fever.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,928, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.