feverishness
- noun
- /ˈfiːvərɪʃnəs/
- The feverishness of the crowd grew as the band entered the stage.
Examples
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There was a certain feverishness in her voice as she described the day's events.
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Her feverishness during the presentation was evident.
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With mounting feverishness, the staff prepared for the grand opening.
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The child's feverishness made it hard to concentrate.
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The feverishness of the crowd grew as the band entered the stage.
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There was a certain feverishness in her voice as she described the day's events.
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With mounting feverishness, the staff prepared for the grand opening.
Synonyms
A strong feeling of happiness and eagerness, or something that causes it
A strong feeling during an argument
An extreme, uncontrolled feeling of fear or excitement
A time of very strong excitement and busy activity
A strong, often sudden interest in something like a toy or hobby that many people like
A time when people feel very strong excitement together
A strong feeling of joy and energy that makes you unable to sit still
A strong feeling of worry that makes people act very quickly
A state of very strong, nervous eagerness and energy about something
Antonyms
How Excited
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Feverishness also comes from fever (from Latin febris, 'heat') and uses the idea of being 'heated' to show strong feeling or activity. That's why feverishness can mean intense excitement, restlessness, or agitation.