fevered
/ˈfiːvərd/
adjective
- Affected by a fever; having a high body temperature.
- Her fevered forehead felt hot to the touch.
- The nurse checked on the fevered patient every hour.
- The fevered child was given medicine to bring down his temperature.
- Characterized by intense excitement, agitation, or activity.
- The stock market experienced a fevered rush of trading.
- His fevered imagination created wild stories.
- The city was in a fevered state of preparation for the festival.
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