What is feverish? How to use in English

Discover the meaning of feverish in English, its pronunciation, and how to use it correctly in real-life situations. See examples and easy memorization tips.

Definition & pronunciation of feverish

feverishadjective

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/ˈfiːvərɪʃ//ˈfiːvərɪʃ/

Where does the word feverish come from?

The word "feverish" comes from the Middle English word "feversich," which is a combination of the Old English word "fēfer" (meaning "fever") and the suffix "-ish" (meaning "having the quality of"). This word itself has roots in the Proto-Germanic word "febraz," which ultimately comes from the Proto-Indo-European word "febhro-" meaning "fever." So, "feverish" literally means "having the quality of fever," referring to the symptoms associated with a fever such as high temperature, chills, and sweating.

Vocabulary summary feverish

typeadjective

meaningfeverish; slightly feverish

meaningfeverish

examplea feverish swamp

examplea feverish climate

meaningfever (place)

Example of vocabulary feverishnamespace

meaning

showing strong feelings of excitement or worry, often with a lot of activity or quick movements

  • The whole place was a scene of feverish activity.
  • a state of feverish excitement
  • He worked with feverish haste.
  • feverish with longing
  • The patient's fever continued to rise, leaving him feeling feverish and restless throughout the night.
meaning

suffering from a fever (= a high temperature); caused by a fever

  • She was aching and feverish.
  • a feverish cold/dream

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