fever heat

[ fee-ver heet ]

noun

1. the heat of fever; body heat exceeding 98.6°F (37°C).
2. feverish excitement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fever heat¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Excitement was at fever heat, and anxious hearts awaited authentic news.

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It comes over me like a wave of fever heat, and then passes off, leaving me cold and trembling.

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The excitement in the French capital was then at fever heat.

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The advantage gained by either side was small, and the only effect was to keep the war sentiment at fever-heat.

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It was a scene of tremendous excitement, and patriotism was at fever-heat in Tlatonac the whole of the day.

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