feverish
/ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/adjective
Having a higher body temperature than normal, or feeling hot and unwell as if you have a fever.
Example sentences
- “The baby felt feverish, so we called the doctor.”
- “I woke up feverish and stayed home from work.”
- “His forehead was feverish and damp with sweat.”
Often used for mild symptoms: 'I feel a bit feverish' suggests you might be getting sick. It also describes hurried, nervous activity, as in 'feverish preparations'.