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Meanings of feverish in English

Portuguese
febril

Of or relating to or characterized by fever.

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febril

Having or affected by a fever.

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Very active and nervous.

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Examples for "hectic"
Examples for "hectic"
1
The market will remain hectic until the billions promised to Greece materialise.
Reuters
2
Take Product XYZ to help your body cope with a hectic lifestyle.
The Irish Times
3
The hectic activity is helping the investment banking divisions of Western banks.
Reuters
4
An intriguing contest for sure, but far too hectic for betting purposes.
The Guardian
5
We've got a hectic day in the South African Parliament on Thursday.
The South African
Usage of feverish in English
1
The same feverish restlessness was taking hold in similar circles in Europe.
The 5000 year leap: a miracle that changed the world
2
There was feverish speculation of a leadership challenge to the prime minister.
The Guardian
3
Bustle everywhere; soldiers in line, officers strutting about; feverish scurryings for tickets.
Alone
4
I searched the horizon with feverish eyes; there was nothing in sight.
Stories by English Authors: The Sea
5
But Curwen's feverish secret activities by no means ceased with this change.
The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft
6
Therefore, the morning found me feverish in body and faint in spirit.
The New Penelope, and Other Stories and Poems
7
With feverish anxiety the Anarchists throughout the world followed this social struggle.
Anarchism and Other Essays
8
The entire hospital was in a state of feverish alarm and apprehension.
The Downfall
9
Hospital, I suppose. A natural enough surmise in a very feverish locality.
Victory: An Island Tale
10
A very restless and feverish night, however, disappointed the expectation of both.
Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters
11
The words came quick and feverish; again that painful trembling seized her.
The Keeper of the Door
12
I admit to having an imagination feverish enough to melt good judgment.
Seize the night
13
Beneath me stretched a panorama limned in feverish greens and unhealthy yellows.
Fire-Tongue
14
The condition of Miss Adams, in the role of sought-after, was feverish.
Waifs and Strays / Part 1
15
His touch felt very warm, almost feverish, though perfectly dry, like paper.
Surface detail
16
As the excitement passed away a reaction of feverish weakness set in.
Robert Elsmere
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Translations for feverish
Portuguese
febril
Feverish through the time
Feverish across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common
Ireland
Less common