Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

febril

adjective
/ˈfɛb.rɪl/
Definition
related to or characterized by fever
Examples
  • After the flu, she felt febril for several days.
  • The febril patient was monitored closely by the doctors.
  • He showed febril symptoms, prompting further medical evaluation.
Meaning
The term ‘febril’ is used to describe a state of having a fever or exhibiting symptoms associated with fever.
Synonyms
  • fibrile
  • feverish
  • pyretic