feverish

adjective

ˈfē-vrish How to pronounce feverish (audio)
Definition of feverishnext
1
as in heated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation scary stories that were the product of a feverish imagination

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2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling the desperate prisoner made a feverish appeal for mercy

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3
as in frantic
marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity working at a feverish pace to get the project done on time

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Recent Examples of feverish During a moment of feverish American territorial expansion, President Andrew Jackson suggested buying the island in 1832. — Louise Bokkenheuser, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2025 The early parts of their adventure possess the feverish quality of new and illicit experiences. — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025 Trump’s second administration has been notable for its feverish pace, with so many moves undertaken that Democrats have struggled to respond. — Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Mar. 2025 As the new Trump administration takes the reins in the White House, there is feverish speculation about how its policies will reshape NASA's direction and priorities, as well as the wider space sector. — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feverish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feverish
  1. heated
  2. passionate
  3. frantic
  4. excited
  5. warm
  6. furious
  7. agitated
  8. fervent
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  • Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly engaged in a heated exchange, according to the New York Times.
    — Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
  • With the Champions League quarter-finals next week (Barca face Borussia Dortmund) and a heated title race in La Liga, this seemed a natural moment for the 36-year-old to get a breather, while also rewarding Torres’ fine form.
    — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • Sanchez, who described herself as a passionate volleyball player in her youth, talked of girls’ losing coveted spots on teams, and in some cases suffering injuries during games because of trans athletes unfairly competing against them.
    — Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The couple alternates between passionate embraces and domestic tension (an ambulance shows up in their driveway, at one point, its whirring red and blue light hinting something sinister has just taken place).
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of passionate
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  • But frantic calls to her husband’s doctor’s office resulted in an appointment 10 days later.
    — Sara Belcher, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The trailer opens with a frantic DiCaprio grabbing a payphone to call into the rebellion using secret codes.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of frantic
Adjective
  • Julianne being available and excited, wanting to come and play in the sandbox; James, similarly.
    — EW Staff, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • But the Devils are a bit of a mess thanks to injuries, which makes this matchup hard to get too excited over.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of excited
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  • It’s kept me warm in the cold winter months but has transitioned easily into spring.
    — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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  • Martin’s work has taken on a furious pace in the past few months amid the Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion protocols and health, welfare and Medicaid cuts that will fall hard on vulnerable Black Americans.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The Leafs hatched a furious last-minute comeback to force overtime, only to lose 6-5 in a shootout to the Sharks, Toronto’s second such loss to San Jose this month.
    — Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of furious
Adjective
  • The attacks against Musk’s Tesla vehicles have come against the backdrop of an already agitated electorate, who in recent weeks have heckled lawmakers at town halls across the country about the tech billionaire and DOGE.
    — Julia Shapero, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Children may express anxiety by becoming distant, withdrawn, agitated, upset, or avoiding social contact.8 4.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of agitated
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  • Thurmond, the fervent segregationist senator from South Carolina, spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes — 46 minutes less than Booker.
    — Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Even when projects earned mixed reviews from film critics or flew under the radar, Kilmer’s performances still drew commendations and cultivated a fervent fan following.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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