Feverishly: meaning, definitions and examples
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feverishly
[ ˈfiːvərɪʃli ]
intense activity
Feverishly means performing an action with intense energy or passion, often under pressure or urgency. It suggests a sense of restlessness or emotional intensity, as if the person is overwhelmed by the task at hand. This term is often used to describe situations where someone is working quickly and energetically due to time constraints or heightened emotions.
Synonyms
desperately, intensely, urgently, zealously.
Examples of usage
- She worked feverishly to finish the project before the deadline.
- He typed feverishly on his keyboard, desperate to meet the requirements.
- The crowd cheered feverishly during the concert.
Translations
Translations of the word "feverishly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 febrilmente
🇮🇳 बेताबी से
🇩🇪 fieberhaft
🇮🇩 demam-deman
🇺🇦 лихоманково
🇵🇱 gorączkowo
🇯🇵 熱にうなされて
🇫🇷 fiévreusement
🇪🇸 fiebremente
🇹🇷 ateşli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 열광적으로
🇸🇦 بجنون
🇨🇿 horečně
🇸🇰 horúčkovito
🇨🇳 发热地
🇸🇮 vroče
🇮🇸 hitaður af hitakasti
🇰🇿 жылу
🇬🇪 ცხელ-ცხელი
🇦🇿 qızdırmalı
🇲🇽 fiebremente
Etymology
The word 'feverishly' is derived from the word 'fever,' which comes from the Latin 'febris' meaning 'fever' or 'heat.' The suffix '-ously' is added to create an adverb form, indicating the manner of action related to fever. Historically, fever has been associated with a state of heightened emotion or agitation, hence the term evolved to describe actions performed with similar intensity. The notion of fever relates not only to physical illness but also to a metaphorical sense of fervor or excitement, reflecting how humans engage in various tasks or activities. The use of 'feverishly' in the English language can be traced back to the 17th century, wherein it began to describe both physical states and the emotional zeal attributed to putting in intense effort into work or other pursuits.