febrile

[ fee-bruhl, feb-ruhlor, especially British, fee-brahyl ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or marked by fever; feverish.

febrile

/ ˈfiːbraɪl; fɪˈbrɪlɪtɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to fever; feverish

Derived Forms

• febrility, noun

Other Word Forms

• fe·bril·i·ty [fi-, bril, -i-tee], noun
• non·febrile adjective
• post·febrile adjective
• un·febrile adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of febrile¹

1645–55; < New Latin, Medieval Latin febrīlis. See fever, -ile

Word History and Origins

Origin of febrile¹

C17: from medical Latin febrīlis , from Latin febris fever

Example Sentences

"The atmosphere around Harry and Meghan is so febrile," says Vanity Fair contributing editor, Anna Peele, who spent months working on a piece about the couple.

From BBC

In recent days the turnabout in Tesla’s fortunes has left Musk and his political supporters sounding ever more febrile.

From Los Angeles Times

Even with Georgescu disappearing as swiftly as he appeared, the atmosphere is febrile.

From BBC

It was in this febrile atmosphere that Carter made his move.

From BBC

In some ways, it's reminiscent of the days in the lead-up to the Iraq war, with a quiet resignation taking the place of the febrile excitement that characterized the push to rally around the flag.

From Salon