Definition

Having a high body temperature due to illness or showing intense emotion or activity.

Example

She felt feverish after running in the hot sun for too long.

Conversation

I felt a bit feverish after the workout yesterday.

Oh no, that doesn't sound good! Did you get enough rest?

I think I might have pushed myself too hard and now I feel drained.

Make sure to take it easy and drink plenty of water!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Feverish → It is formed from "fever" (from Old French *fevre*, meaning a rise in body temperature) and "-ish" (meaning having the quality of). The word "feverish" describes a state of having the quality or symptoms of a fever.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fever' as a rise in body temperature, and '-ish' means having that quality. So, feverish means having the qualities of a fever.

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