feverish
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Britannica Dictionary definition of FEVERISH
[more feverish; most feverish]
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a
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having a fever
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suffering from a higher than normal body temperature caused by illness
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She was feeling tired and feverish.
b
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of or relating to a fever
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a feverish nightmare
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He had a feverish appearance.
2
:
involving intense emotion or activity
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feeling or showing great or extreme excitement
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We waited for the announcement with feverish [=eager] anticipation.
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feverish [=hectic] activity
— feverishly
adverb-
We worked feverishly to prepare for the party.
