fever heat

[ fee-ver heet ]

noun

1. the heat of fever; body heat exceeding 98.6°F (37°C).
2. feverish excitement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fever heat¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Public interest in him is at fever heat.

From Washington Post

“Musical interest everywhere,” it added, “appears to be at a fever heat.”

From New York Times

The words evoke more than they depict: “Shards of light sliver through a thousand sleeping rocks / Fleeting fragrances dance in a fever / Heat unfurling from stones / Vapor sails breaking into flame.”

From New York Times

Business is entirely suspended and the day given up to rejoicing over the news … The enthusiasm to-night is at fever heat…

From Washington Times

I lay next to Peeta in the bag, trying to absorb every bit of his fever heat.

From Literature