WORD MEANING
Febrile meaning
FEB-ril · adjective
Relating to or characterized by fever; having a body temperature above normal.
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Showing signs of nervous excitement or energy.
Associated with or caused by feverish illness.
The term is primarily used in medical contexts but can also describe intense or feverish activity or emotions.
Examples
The patient was admitted with a febrile illness.
She showed febrile symptoms after the infection.