feverishly
Americanadverb
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in a way that is overexcited, restless, or uncontrolled, as if from fever.
I haven’t called you in the past few weeks because I've been working feverishly in the lab on a compelling new project.
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to a degree that suggests fever.
Tonight, his brilliant blue eyes were feverishly bright.
It was a feverishly hot day in August.
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in a manner caused by fever.
He had forgotten how, just a few weeks ago, breathing was a chore and he was lying there helpless and feverishly delirious.
Other Word Forms
- nonfeverishly adverb
- pseudofeverishly adverb
Etymology
Origin of feverishly
Example Sentences
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Doug feverishly bangs out a script and Griff, who plans to star in the remake, calls it “a masterpiece,” though the demented glint in Mr. Black’s eyes assures us it’s anything but.
They’re feverishly curious about what the planning, preparation and behind-the-scenes world looked like and they will gladly watch a second, complete concert film.
From Los Angeles Times
In moments of conflict, Lou withdraws while James feverishly tries to engage.
From Los Angeles Times
Other large economies, especially those that operate by command and control, are working feverishly to replicate the U.S. tech stack.
State leaders are feverishly trying to outdo each other in the quest to deliver.
From Salon
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