Feverish: meaning, definitions and examples
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feverish
[ ˈfiːvərɪʃ ]
feeling unwell
Having or showing the symptoms of a fever, such as high temperature, sweating, and shivering.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She felt feverish and decided to stay home from work.
- His face was flushed and he felt feverish to the touch.
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.
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.
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- 14928 feverish
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- 14930 householder
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