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   Fe·ver·ish

   /ˈfēv(ə)riSH/

   

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by or displaying a frenetic excitement or energy: "the next couple of weeks were spent in a whirl of feverish activity" Similar frenziedfrenetichecticagitatedexcitedrestlessnervousworked upoverwroughtfranticfuriousdistractedhystericalwildmanicmaniacallike one possesseduncontrolledunrestrainedinformal:in a tizzyswivel-eyedOpposite calm
   • 2. having or showing the symptoms of a fever: "he suffered from feverish colds" Similar febrilefeveredwith a high temperaturehotburningsweatingshiveringdeliriousinformal:with a temperaturerare:pyretic

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   • 1. feverishness noun

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   What does feverish mean?

   • • He could see the golf-club trolley and the feverish activity round it. • And in the midst of all this feverish activity -- the fast-drying acrylics force him to work quickly -- a picture emerges. feverish meaning, definition, what is feverish: suffering from a fever: Learn more.

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   What is a synonym for feverish?

   • Synonyms for Feverish are for example burning, confused and delirious. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Feverish”. You might be able to find more answers by using these: burning, confused, delirious, fevered, flushed, hallucinating, hectic, hot, rambling and restless.

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   What does fever mean?

   • Of, like, or caused by fever. Having fever, esp. slight fever. Causing fever. Marked by intense agitation, emotion, or activity. Worked at a feverish pace. Greatly excited or agitated. The count's face was white and he could not control the feverish twitching of his lower jaw.

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   Definition of feverish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective feverish. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   feverish meaning: 1. having a fever: 2. Feverish activity is done quickly, often because of excitement or fear: . Learn more.

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   Definitions of 'feverish' 1. Feverish activity is done extremely quickly, often in a state of nervousness or excitement because you want to finish it as soon as possible. [...] 2. If you are feverish, you are suffering from a fever. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'feverish' American English: fivərɪʃ British English: fiːvərɪʃ. More.

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   1. a. Relating to or resembling a fever. b. Having a fever or symptoms characteristic of a fever. c. Causing or tending to cause fever. 2. Marked by intense agitation, emotion, or activity: worked at a feverish pace. fe′ver·ish·ly adv. fe′ver·ish·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   feverish. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Illness & disability fe‧ver‧ish /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/ adjective 1 suffering from a fever She lay in bed, too feverish to sleep. There was a feverish blush to his cheeks. see thesaurus at hot 2 very excited or worried about something They waited in a state of feverish ...

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   Definitions of 'feverish' 1. Feverish activity is done extremely quickly, often in a state of nervousness or excitement because you want to finish it as soon as possible. [...] 2. Feverish emotion is characterized by extreme nervousness or excitement. [...] 3. If you are feverish, you are suffering from a fever. [...] More.