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Fierce vs Feverish - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between fierce and feverish

is that fierce is extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage while feverish is in the state of having a fever, to have an elevated body temperature.

fierce

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage.
    • A fierce storm battered the coast.
  • Resolute or strenuously active.
    • We made a fierce attempt to escape.
  • Threatening in appearance or demeanor.
    • The lion gave a fierce roar.
  • (slang, Ireland, rural) very, excellent.
    • It was fierce cold.
    Q: "How was the party last night?" A: "Fierce !"
  • (slang, US) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.
    • Tyra said to strike a pose and make it fierce .

    Derived terms

    * something fierce

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    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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