feverish

adjective
UK: /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
US: /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/

  1. Having a high temperature; showing symptoms of a fever.

    1. I feel feverish today and have a headache.
    2. She felt feverish and exhausted after working long hours in the sun.

  2. Excited, restless, or energetic, as if having a fever.

    1. He had a feverish energy before the big game.
    2. The city had a feverish excitement during the film festival, showcasing art.

Synonyms

hot burning frenzied restless agitated excited
feverish adverb

  1. In a manner characterized by fever or excitement.

    1. He worked feverishly to meet the deadline.
    2. They feverishly prepared for the unexpected arrival of their relatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "feverish" in English means: Having a high temperature; showing symptoms of a fever., Excited, restless, or energetic, as if having a fever..

The phonetic transcription of "feverish" is /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "feverish": hot, burning, frenzied, restless, agitated, excited.

Example usage of "feverish": "I feel feverish today and have a headache.". More examples on the page.