English Synonym Finder

pyretic

Definitions

Relating to, producing, or affected by fever.

Characterized by or having a high body temperature.

Examples

The patient exhibited a pyretic condition that required immediate medical intervention to lower his dangerously high temperature.

The physician noted the pyretic nature of the infection, which manifested as recurring bouts of fever throughout the night.

Despite the administration of cooling measures, the pyretic response persisted as the body fought off the viral pathogen.

Synonyms

feverish febrile pyrexial hot burning inflamed hectic

Antonyms

afebrile cool cold chilled frigid frozen icy