English Explanatory Dictionary

feverish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.
  2. Filled with excess energy.
  3. Morbidly eager.

Pronunciation

/ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-feverish.wav

Word forms

feverish more feverish most feverish

Etymology

From fever + -ish.

Derived words

feverishly feverish matter feverishness feverish urine unfeverish
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