feverish

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English fever Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-isk Old English -isċ Middle English -ish English -ish English feverish From fever + -ish.

1. Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.

   “The illness made him feverish, so they applied cold compresses.”

   “People who feel warm or provide a history of feeling feverish may also be determined to have a fever.”

2. Filled with excess energy.

   “He worked with feverish excitement.”

3. Morbidly eager.

   “a feverish desire to see her again”