FEVERISHLY Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

feverishly

adverb

as in desperately

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as in busily

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Recent Examples of feverishly Teams feverishly shifted their rosters for a chance at the next title run, a shot at the Knicks’ throne. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026 General manager Julien BriseBois was feverishly trying to improve the roster for next season and beyond. — Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026 While Page Six reported that Jenner and Elordi have been trying to keep a low profile, gossip and entertainment outlets have managed to feverishly report on some of their outings and romantic getaways. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Geraldine Perdomo said of her sister, who was feverishly clawing at the ruins of her home for anything that would confirm the death of her two daughters. — Fernanda Pesce, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 The Carys took one look at Vera’s fish, then began to cast feverishly. — Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 June 2026 Devastating and often fatal wrong-way crashes have MassDOT and lawmakers like State Senator Bruce Tarr working feverishly to prevent them. — Paul Burton, CBS News, 15 June 2026 Fans have spent the past few months feverishly speculating about who the band will hire. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026 Ben’Imana offers no simple definitions of courage, but rather a feverishly human group portrait of its possible expressions, with the exceptional triumvirate of Nyirinkindi, Kabano and the radiant Nishimwe forming the story’s broken but still hopeful heart. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for feverishly

Adverb

Both Roach, coming off three consecutive draws in title fights, and Zepeda, looking to bounce back from a loss, desperately need a decisive win.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Nick, Schmidt, Coach and Winston manage to sneak into the mansion, with Nick desperately trying to make things right with Jess, who is now fully freaking out.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Definition of desperately

Adverb

The British are busily removing Winston Churchill from their banknotes, replacing him with an engraving of a hedgehog.

— Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Unbeknownst to nearly everyone, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was busily making a friendship bracelet three years ago on Tuesday.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Definition of busily

Adverb

Fox recorded video of Stout leaving the area calmly after the fire started among others frantically getting away from the fast-spreading wildfire, Noel told the judge.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Baela isn’t sleeping or eating and is frantically seeking redemption after blaming herself for Jace’s death.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of frantically

Adverb

The New York Yankees, currently in a heated AL East pennant race, are actively seeking to upgrade their roster at third base, shortstop, and catcher.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
That is, people (including children) who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for purposes of bag limits.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of actively

Adverb

And when Andreeva hits one of her crazily creative shots and turns to Martínez for praise, she is met with a smile, and maybe some clapping.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 June 2026
The scene used one of the film’s funniest visual gags, an apartment so crazily tilted that nobody inside it could stand up straight.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026

Definition of crazily

Adverb

Angostura bitters Funnel Jigger or measuring cup Bring ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup water just to a boil, stirring vigorously until sugar dissolves.

— Al Culliton, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
This means that feeding the right type of fertilizer is important to keep spiller plants growing vigorously.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

Definition of vigorously

Adverb

Plenty of his peers filled the void, none more energetically than Chesney, who has by now built a beachy brand that almost rivals Buffett’s.

— Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
There was also a large contingent of Iranian fans who energetically waved the nation’s current flag.

— Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 16 June 2026

Definition of energetically

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