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Feverish Definition & Meaning

feverish
adjective
  1. marked by intense agitation or emotion; "worked at a feverish pace"
  2. of or relating to or characterized by fever; "a febrile reaction caused by an allergen"
  3. having or affected by a fever

"Feverish" in song lyrics

See how feverish is used in real songs:

  • "Who raised hell so high, the Eskimos are feverish"
    Apathy — Here Come the Gangstas
  • "in categorical temperaments, temperature rises feverish"
    The Grouch f/ Eligh, Scarub — What's it All About?
  • "With a strange flow, write rhymes till I'm feverish"
    Looptroop — Adrenaline Rush

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Frequently asked questions

What does feverish mean?
marked by intense agitation or emotion; "worked at a feverish pace" of or relating to or characterized by fever; "a febrile reaction caused by an allergen" having or affected by a fever
What part of speech is feverish?
Feverish is an adjective.
How many definitions does feverish have?
Feverish has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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