Feverish

usgb/ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
adjective

Having a high body temperature, like when you are sick.

He felt feverish and was coughing a lot, so he decided to see a doctor.
Visual representation of "feverish" - Having a high body temperature, like when you are sick.

Often appears as...

  • feel feverish
  • look feverish
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Visual representation of "feverish"
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Illness Indicator

Indicates someone might be sick and could have an actual fever.

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After playing in the rain, she looked feverish and shivered.
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Subjective Feeling

Describes a personal sensation, not always a true fever measured with a thermometer.

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Even though his temperature was normal, he felt feverish.
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