feverous
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of feverous
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at fever, -ous
Example Sentences
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is taking home a gold medal in the Paris Olympic Games, defeating China’s Yang Liu in the welterweight category after feverous attacks on her gender.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2024
It was a 6-on-4 for the Rangers, whose feverous push to force overtime wouldn’t be denied.
From Washington Post ● May 8, 2012
With feeble steps but feverous haste she hurried over the grass.
From Paul Faber, Surgeon by George MacDonald
Gazing forth from a beach of Dia the billow-resounding, Look'd on a vanish'd fleet, on Theseus quickly departing, Restless in unquell'd passion, a feverous heart, Ariadne.
From The Poems and Fragments of Catullus by Robinson Ellis
Let thy lone innocence then quickly null Within our veins doubt-led and wrong desire— Or drugging knowledge that but fills o'erfull Of feverous mystery the days we drain!
From Song-Surf by Cale Young Rice
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