feverish
/ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/adjective
Filled with excess energy.
Example sentences
- “The illness made him feverish, so they applied cold compresses.”
- “He worked with feverish excitement.”
Featured as word of the day on October 27, 2026.
Related words
fianceTo betroth; to affiance.feverA higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.fiascoA sudden or unexpected failure.fervorAn intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor.fickleQuick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.ferventHaving or displaying passionate intensity.