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Feverish vs Pyretic - What's the difference?

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Feverish is a related term of pyretic.


As adjectives the difference between feverish and pyretic

is that feverish is in the state of having a fever, to have an elevated body temperature while pyretic is caused by, pertaining to or resulting in fever.

feverish

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • In the state of having a fever, to have an elevated body temperature.
    • The illness made him feverish , so they applied cold compresses.
  • Filled with excess energy.
    • He worked with feverish excitement.

    Derived terms

    * feverishly * feverish matter * feverishness * feverish urine

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    pyretic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Caused by, pertaining to or resulting in fever.

    • Related terms

    * antipyretic

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