Meaning & use
febrile
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Having or showing the symptoms of a fever; also used figuratively to describe intense excitement or agitation.
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The doctor noted the child's febrile state and ordered blood tests.
The febrile atmosphere in the stadium grew as the final minutes ticked away.
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Common in medical writing but also used figuratively for frantic or overheated activity.
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