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Feverishly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Feverishly means doing something with intense excitement, energy, or urgency, often in a hurried or frantic manner. It suggests a high level of activity driven by strong emotion or pressure.

feverishly

/ˈfiːvərɪʃli/ /ˈfiːvərɪʃli/

Definition:

Acting with intense excitement, haste, or agitation.

Synonyms:

frantically, hurriedly, excitedly, anxiously

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

calmly, leisurely

Common Collocations:

work feverishly, search feverishly, write feverishly

Derivatives:

feverish, feverishness

Usage Tips:

Use "feverishly" to describe actions done with urgency or intense energy, often due to stress or excitement.

Common Phrases:

feverishly excited, feverishly busy, feverishly working

Etymology:

Derived from "feverish," meaning resembling or caused by fever; first used in the early 17th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She worked feverishly to finish her project before the deadline.
  • 2. The children searched feverishly for the hidden Easter eggs.
  • 3. He wrote feverishly all night to complete his novel draft.
  • 4. The team prepared feverishly for the upcoming championship match.

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