Basic Details
Word: Feverish
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a high temperature, usually because of illness; also means being very excited or anxious.
Synonyms: Hot, fevered, excitable
Antonyms: Calm, relaxed, cool
Idioms and Phrases
- Feverish enthusiasm: An intense excitement about something. Example: "The children's feverish enthusiasm for the school play was infectious."
- Feverish pace: Working very quickly and energetically. Example: "The team worked at a feverish pace to finish the project on time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After playing in the rain, he woke up the next day feeling feverish and with a sore throat.
Example 2: The feverish excitement in the stadium was palpable as the final minutes of the match approached.
Example 3: She spent a feverish night working on her painting, determined to finish it before the exhibition.
Fun Fact
The term "feverish" originates from the Latin word "febris," which means fever. It has been used since the 14th century to describe someone suffering from a high body temperature or experiencing intense feelings.
Famous Quote
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Martin Luther King Jr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "feverish" mean?
a) Calm and peaceful
b) Having a high temperature or being excited
c) Tired and weak
d) Quiet and reserved
Answer: b) Having a high temperature or being excited
2. Which of these is a synonym of "feverish"?
a) Relaxed
b) Hot
c) Patient
d) Brave
Answer: b) Hot
3. Which word is an antonym of "feverish"?
a) Frenzied
b) Excitable
c) Calm
d) Fevered
Answer: c) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "feverish" correctly?
a) She was feverish after sitting in the sun all day.
b) The cat was feverish and decided to take a nap.
c) He felt feverish because he won the game.
d) Everyone was feverish during the movie marathon.
Answer: a) She was feverish after sitting in the sun all day.
5. What does "feverish enthusiasm" mean?
a) A calm interest in a subject
b) A mild reaction to an event
c) An intense excitement about something
d) A bored feeling before an exam
Answer: c) An intense excitement about something
