feverish

• Bezeichnet einen Zustand mit erhöhter Körpertemperatur oder Symptomen von Fieber; wird auch metaphorisch für intensive, aufgeregte oder überhitzte Aktivität oder Stimmung verwendet.

Describing a state of having a fever or showing symptoms of fever; also used metaphorically to describe intense, agitated activity.

1. Having a feverB1formalmedical

   Having an abnormally high body temperature, typically due to illness.

   fieberhaft

   • The child felt feverish and was taken to the doctor.
   • She had a feverish forehead and was shivering.
   • Feverish patients are advised to rest and drink fluids.

   Synonymeburningfebrilefeveredflushedhot

   Antonymeafebrilecoldcool

2. Intense or agitatedB2informal

   Characterized by intense activity, excitement, or agitation.

   Fieberhaft

   • There was a feverish atmosphere in the office before the deadline.
   • He worked at a feverish pace to finish the project.
   • The crowd was in a feverish state of anticipation.

   Synonymeagitatedexcitedfranticfrenziedheatedhecticintenserestlessturbulentwild

   Antonymecalmcomposedcoolplacidserene