feverish

Meanings

• adjective

  Marked by or having a fever; having a high body temperature.

• adjective

  Having or displaying an excessive eagerness or enthusiasm.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with feverish
reveries , jubilees , merrily , quiescently

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Variants

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feverish , feverishly , feverishness , feverishnesses

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Forms

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feversome, feverishly, feverishness

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Etymology

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From Old French fevers, from feu 'fire' + ver 'carry'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'feverish' is often used to describe symptoms of illness, but it can also be used to describe intense emotions or excitement.

2. In the Middle Ages, people believed that fevers were caused by evil spirits. They would try to drive out the spirits by making the sick person sweat, which is why we associate fevers with sweating.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fever: A condition characterized by an elevated body temperature, usually above 100.4°F (38°C).

2. Hyperthermia: A condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'feverish' has been used to describe characters with intense emotions or high fevers. In art, it has been used to depict scenes of illness or passion. In music, it has been used as a metaphor for intense emotion or excitement.

How to Memorize "feverish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a high fever, sweating and shivering. Imagine the feeling of being feverish and having a high temperature.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'feverish' with the feeling of being sick or having a high temperature. Remember that it can also mean having an excessive eagerness or enthusiasm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Feeling Hot And Sweaty' to remember the definition of 'feverish' as having a high body temperature.

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