febrile
[fee-bruh l, feb-ruh l or, esp. British, fee-brahyl]
adjective
pertaining to or marked by fever; feverish.
Origin of febrile
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The pulse was febrile; sleep good, but attended with dreams.
For the most part, she hurried about with febrile, aimless movements.
Heart of the Blue RidgeWaldron Baily
And Swig says: "Well, Mr. Febrile, have you ever acted ill?"
The Letters of Charles DickensCharles Dickens
Inspired with a febrile strength, he enjoyed a temporary advantage.
Two on the TrailHulbert Footner
"You are mistaken, Don Louis," she said with febrile energy.
The Indian ChiefGustave Aimard
febrile
adjective
Word Origin for febrile
C17: from medical Latin febrīlis, from Latin febris fever
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febrile
[fĕb′rəl, fē′brəl]
adj.
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