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feverishly

/ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ.li/

Meanings
  • adverb

    Moving or acting with great eagerness or excitement; doing something with intense and anxious energy.

    - "She spoke feverishly, her words tumbling over each other in her excitement."
    - "The crowd cheered feverishly as the team scored the winning goal."

Synonyms

energetically , excitedly , quickly , rapidly , speedily
Rhymes
Words rhyming with feverishly
heavenly , leavenly , grievably , nevenly , heavily
Variants
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feverish , feverishly , feverishness , feverishnesses
Etymology
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From old French fevreisiblement, from fevre 'fever' + -isable -able, from iser 'to make, do'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'feverishly' is often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms of fever.

  2. In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Heathcliff is described as 'feverishly' pursuing Catherine.


Related Concepts
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  1. anxiety: Feverishly is related to feelings of anxiety and excitement.

  2. hastily: Feverishly is similar in meaning to hastily, but implies a greater sense of urgency and intensity.


Culture
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In literature, feverishly is often used to describe intense emotions or a sense of urgency. In art, it can be used to depict a chaotic or frenzied scene.

How to Memorize "feverishly"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a scene where you are speaking or acting feverishly. Imagine the intensity and excitement in your voice and movements.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'feverishly' with words like 'excitedly', 'intensely', and 'urgently' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Feeling Excited, Vigorously Energetic, Rapidly Hurrying' to help remember the definition of feverishly.


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