1
a
: having a fever : suffering from a higher than normal body temperature caused by illness
She was feeling tired and feverish.
b
: of or relating to a fever
a feverish nightmare
He had a feverish appearance.
2
: involving intense emotion or activity : feeling or showing great or extreme excitement
We waited for the announcement with feverish [=eager] anticipation.
feverish [=hectic] activity
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“Feverish.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/feverish. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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