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feverish Synonyms

Another word for feverish

Choosing another word for feverish depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing the symptoms of a fever; caused by or associated with an abnormally high body temperature.

Usage Example

"The child felt hot and febrile after catching a seasonal cold."

Strongest
febrile
fevered
pyretic
Strong
flushed
hot

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by intense, restless excitement, nervous energy, or frantic activity.

Usage Example

"The editorial team worked at a frenetic pace to meet the midnight publication deadline."

Strongest
frenetic
frantic
frenzied
fevered
Strong
febrile
hectic
agitated
restless
breathless
Weak
furiously

Opposites of feverish

The opposite of feverish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calm
afebrile
tranquil
placid
serene
composed
relaxed
unhurried
See all opposites of feverish

• Nearby Words

feudalistic
fever
fevered
feverish
feverishly
feverishness
feverless

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Feverish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/feverish
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