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fevered

fe·ver
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fee-ver]
    • /ˈfi vər/
    • /ˈfiː.vəd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fee-ver]
    • /ˈfi vər/

Definitions of fevered word

  • noun fevered an abnormal condition of the body, characterized by undue rise in temperature, quickening of the pulse, and disturbance of various body functions. 1
  • noun fevered an abnormally high body temperature. 1
  • noun fevered the number of degrees of such a temperature above the normal. 1
  • noun fevered any of a group of diseases in which high temperature is a prominent symptom: scarlet fever. 1
  • noun fevered intense nervous excitement: The audience was in a fever of anticipation. 1
  • verb with object fevered to affect with or as with fever: The excitement fevered him. 1

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Origin of fevered

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English fefer < Latin febr- (stem of febris) fever; reinforced by Anglo-French fevre, Old French fievre < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Fevered

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fevered popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for fevered

adj fevered

  • restless — characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood.
  • zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
  • agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • frenzied — wildly excited or enthusiastic: frenzied applause.
  • heated — made hot or hotter; warmed.

adjective fevered

  • excited — awakened
  • enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
  • nervous — highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress.
  • fanatical — motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.

Antonyms for fevered

adj fevered

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.

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