feverish

Definition

  • adjective: having a fever
  • adjective: tending to cause 'fever'
  • synonyms: ablaze, afire, agitated

Examples

  • We waited for the announcement with 'feverish' [='eager'] anticipation.

  • We worked 'feverishly' to prepare for the party.

  • She was feeling tired and 'feverish'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Federovna Tverskaya, Your Excellency. I don't want to see him. But surely your husband wouldn't stop... I'm so glad to see you. You look feverish. We've been talking too much, so I'm going. Princess Betsy came to tell me... I don't want to hide anything from you. Count Vronsky asked (..)
    2012 Anna Karenina