febrile
UK: ˈfiːbraɪl | US: ˈfɛbraɪl
adj. relating to or characterized by fever
adj. feverish; agitated or excited
The word febrile traces back to Latin febris, which metaphorically connected fever to boiling heat (fervere). Over time, febris evolved into Old French febrile, later adopted into English with the medical sense of "fever-related." The suffix -ile systematically converts nouns into adjectives, preserving the logical tie to feverish conditions.
The patient exhibited febrile symptoms, including a high temperature and chills.
Her febrile excitement before the performance was palpable.
The doctor noted the child's febrile state and prescribed medication.
During the infection, he experienced febrile episodes at night.
The team's febrile energy before the championship game was unmatched.