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Meaning of the word febrile in English

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febrile

US /ˈfeb.rɪl/
UK /ˈfeb.rɪl/
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Adjective

1.

having or showing the symptoms of a fever

Example:
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The patient was admitted with a febrile illness.
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She felt warm and slightly febrile.
Synonym:
feverishpyretic
2.

having or showing a great deal of nervous excitement or energy

Example:
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The atmosphere in the stadium was febrile with anticipation.
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The city was in a febrile state during the elections.
Synonym:
agitatedfrenziedrestlessnervousexcited
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