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feverishly

/ˈfiː.vɚ.ɪʃ.li/
fe · ver · ish · ly
Adjective:feverish
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• adverb

1

In a state of intense, restless excitement, urgency, or frantic activity.

Example

"The engineers worked feverishly through the night to repair the server before the morning launch."

2

In a manner caused by or showing the physical symptoms of a medical fever.

Example

"The sick child tossed and turned feverishly beneath the heavy blankets."

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• Rhymes for feverishly

• Nearby Words

fevered
feverfew
feverish
feverishly
feverishness
feverless
few

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'feverish' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; the root 'fever' traces back through Old English 'fefer' to Latin 'febris', meaning fever or heat.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feverishly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feverishly
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