febrile

Example Sentences

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Thursday's remarkable risk-on rally reflects exactly that and barring any unforeseen events - a dangerous assumption in such febrile times, perhaps - Asia should round off a tumultuous week on a high note on Friday.

From Reuters

The biggest cheers from the febrile crowd were reserved for robust challenges until Kyogo almost found a way through on 20 minutes.

From BBC

Dreamy, febrile and thoroughly twisted, “After the Sun” is a collection from an author who aims to confound perception through language and small distortions of reality.

From Seattle Times

But Cottin, a charismatic performer whose febrile intensity is its own gravitational force, easily keeps you engaged and curious.

From New York Times

The atmosphere in Labour circles at Westminster since May's local elections has been febrile.

From BBC