English dictionary

febrile

/'f/i/br/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

of or relating to or characterized by fever

adj.pert

Examples
A febrile reaction caused by an allergen.

Synonyms feverish

Antonyms afebrile

Source: WordNet 3.0
Pertaining to fever; indicating fever, or derived from it; as, <i>febrile</i> symptoms; <i>febrile</i> action.

adjective

Source: webster1913