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febril
adjectivegeneral usecommon/fɨˈbɾil/fe·bril
Definition
1Relating to or characteristic of fever; having a fever. Figuratively: denoting agitation, excitement, or intense and accelerated activity.
Usage examples
“The child was febrile and was taken to the doctor.”
“Preparations for the event proceeded at a feverish pace.”
Common combinations
febrile statefebrile activityfebrile excitementfebrile pace