feverish
Feverish (adj) means having a fever or an unusually high body temperature. Example: “The child felt feverish, so his mother took his temperature.”
How to use feverish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither physically running a fever, or acting with frantic, overexcited energy.
Word forms
more feverish comparative, most feverish superlative
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The child felt _____, so his mother took his temperature.
Etymology
From fever plus the adjective ending -ish.
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Rhymes for feverish
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What does “feverish” mean?
The word “feverish” means having a fever or an unusually high body temperature. In plain terms, either physically running a fever, or acting with frantic, overexcited energy.
How do you pronounce “feverish”?
“Feverish” is pronounced FEE-vuh-rihsh (/ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “feverish” in a sentence?
Here is “feverish” used in a sentence: “The child felt feverish, so his mother took his temperature.”
What part of speech is “feverish”?
“Feverish” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “feverish” have?
“Feverish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a fever or an unusually high body temperature.