FEVERISH Synonyms: 156 Similar and Opposite Words

feverish

adjective

ˈfē-vrish

Definition of feverish

as in heated

being in a state of increased activity or agitation scary stories that were the product of a feverish imagination

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as in passionate

having or expressing great depth of feeling the desperate prisoner made a feverish appeal for mercy

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as in frantic

marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity working at a feverish pace to get the project done on time

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Recent Examples of feverish But Raj is feverish, foggy, and exhausted. — Bruce Weinstein, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 His feverish obsession is a frontal assault on democracy. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026 The feverish adoration of kolaches, originally a Czech creation brought to Texas by immigrants, is no coincidence at the historic Pearl. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Then, in what has happened in just about every game this series, that goal kicked off a feverish Vegas push that resulted in several scoring chances. — Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for feverish

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Adjective

Expert stylist and salon owner Nunzio Saviano says the key to big ‘90s hair, sans a heated round brush, is working on partially damp hair.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
The case drew national attention because Metcalf was white and Anthony is Black, which drew heated debate on social media.

— Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 7 July 2026

Definition of heated

Adjective

Despite the full lineup and passionate patriotic crowd in Seattle, Team USA looked uncomfortable from the start, fell behind early, made sloppy mistakes and could not keep up with the Belgians, who move on to face Spain in the quarterfinals.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Mexico’s passionate fans blasted horns outside the England hotel to disrupt players’ sleep, and the start of the match was delayed an hour because of a thunderstorm.

— Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

From the frantic frenzy surrounding royal nuptials to the way the internet dissected every possible clue from Zendaya and Tom Holland before they were revealed to have officially tied the knot, weddings like these are a cultural event.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 July 2026
On a remote Maine logging road, a couple out for a day of fishing unexpectedly encountered a black bear chasing a frantic moose calf toward their truck.

— Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of frantic

Adjective

More than 1,300 heat records were matched or broken for maximum high temperatures and warm overnight lows across 40 states and territories over the four days.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Previous studies have shown that young white sharks prefer warmer waters and often leave nursery habitats when temperatures fall below certain thresholds.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

The Kang Kon was unveiled a month after the Choe Hyon in May 2025, but it was damaged during a botched launch at the northern port of Chongjin, prompting a furious response from Kim.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Croatia still furious Despite the correct decision being made, Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić was far from happy, saying VAR had ruined the spirit of the game.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of furious

Adjective

People with heat stroke can feel confused, unable to speak properly and agitated.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
However, first base umpire Todd Tichenor tossed the agitated second baseman after Chisholm spiked his helmet toward home plate.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

Definition of agitated

Adjective

England versus Mexico was an all-time epic played in one of sports’ most fervent atmospheres at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

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