adj
feverish
FEE-vuh-rihsh
Feverish (adj) means having a fever or an unusually high body temperature. Example: “The child felt feverish, so his mother took his temperature.”
adj
1
Having a fever or an unusually high body temperature.
"People who feel warm or provide a history of feeling feverish may also be determined to have a fever."
— Kristen Rogers, Think your normal temperature is 98.6? Maybe not (and why that’s important) (2020)
"The child felt feverish, so his mother took his temperature."
"The illness made him feverish, so they applied cold compresses."
2
Marked by frantic, restless energy or excitement.
"There was a feverish rush to finish the report before the deadline."
How to use feverish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither physically running a fever, or acting with frantic, overexcited energy.
Common pairings
feverish activity
feverish pace
feel feverish
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more feverish
- Superlative
- most feverish
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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.
