feverish


fe·ver·ish

adj \ˈfēv-(ə-)rish\

Definition of FEVERISH

1
: showing symptoms indicating fever (as increased heat and thirst or delirium) : having a fever <the patient is feverish>; specifically : abnormally hot <the child's forehead felt feverish>
2
: of or indicating fever <a feverish condition>
3
: infected with or tending to cause fever <a damp, feverish, unhealthy spot—R. L. Stevenson>

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