Definition

Having a high body temperature due to illness or a condition that causes fever.

Example

She felt feverous and decided to stay home from work.

Conversation

I felt really tired after that hike yesterday.

Yeah, the weather was a bit feverous, wasn't it?

Exactly! I think it might have made us feel more drained.

Definitely! Next time, we should go when it's cooler.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Feverous → It is formed from "fever" (from Old French *fevre*, meaning a rise in body temperature) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "feverous" means characterized by or full of fever.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fever' as a rise in body temperature, and remember that 'feverous' describes a state of being full of fever.

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