Definition

Having a high body temperature due to illness or feeling very excited or passionate.

Example

After running in the heat, I felt fevered and needed to cool down.

Conversation

Did you see how fevered the crowd was during the concert last night?

Absolutely! Everyone was so excited and singing along.

I loved how the energy felt so fevered and alive.

Right? It made the whole experience unforgettable!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fevered → It is formed from "fever" (from Old French *fevre*, meaning a rise in body temperature) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "fevered" means being in a state of having a fever or elevated body temperature.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fever' which indicates a rise in body temperature, and remember that 'fevered' describes the state of having that fever.

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