feverish
UK: ˈfiːvərɪʃ | US: ˈfiːvərɪʃ
adj. having or showing symptoms of a fever
adj. intensely agitated or excited
adj. marked by restless energy or urgency
The word "feverish" combines "fever," derived from Old English fēfor (via Latin febris), meaning an abnormally high body temperature, with the suffix "-ish," from Old English -isc, used to form adjectives indicating possession of a quality. Over time, "feverish" expanded beyond its literal medical sense to describe heightened states of agitation or excitement, metaphorically linking physical heat to emotional intensity.
She felt feverish and decided to stay in bed.
The crowd grew feverish as the concert began.
His feverish pace suggested he was under great stress.
The feverish anticipation before the election was palpable.
The artist worked in a feverish rush to meet the deadline.