| Front | feverish |
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| Back | fe‧ver‧ish /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/ adjective 1suffering from a fever: She lay in bed, too feverish to sleep. There was a feverish blush to his cheeks. 2very excited or worried about something: They waited in a state of feverish anxiety for their mother to come home. The show was about to begin and backstage there were signs of feverish activity (=activity that is done very quickly because there is not much time). —feverishly adverb: Congress is working feverishly to pass the bill. THESAURUS person hot used especially when you feel uncomfortable: I feel really hot. | The travellers were hot, tired, and thirsty. warm a little hot, especially in a way that feels comfortable: Are you warm enough? | We had to keep moving in order to keep warm. boiling (hot) spoken very hot: You must be boiling in that sweater! | ‘I’m going for a swim,' said Gary. ’I’m boiling.' | I felt boiling hot and tried to open one of the windows. feverish feeling very hot because you are ill: His head ached and he felt feverish. | Hannah was slightly feverish, so we decided to call the doctor. |
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