English · Body & Health
feverish
/ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
[/ˈfiːvərɪʃ/]
having or showing a fever
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having a fever, or feeling hot and unwell because of one. It can also describe very excited, restless activity.
Example
The child felt feverish and went to bed early.
The child felt feverish and went to bed early.
Etymology
From 'fever' (Old English 'fēfor', from Latin 'febris') plus '-ish'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for illness and for intense, hurried activity.