Feverishness (Noun)
Meaning
A rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's feverishness was a clear indication that her body was fighting off an infection.
- As the feverishness intensified, the doctor advised the patient to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
- The young boy's feverishness made it difficult for him to concentrate in school, so he was sent home to rest.
- After several days of rising feverishness, the patient was finally diagnosed with pneumonia.
- The rapid onset of feverishness, combined with severe headaches and body aches, led the doctor to suspect a case of influenza.