fever pitch

Noun

Meaning

a state of extreme excitement

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

boiling point

Antonyms

lethargy listlessness emotionlessness

Hypernyms

inflammation excitement excitation fervor fervour

Examples

the crowd was at fever pitch Source: Internet

Although I know that pretty much all awards ceremonies are fraught with complaints and criticism about the selection/process/judges/whatever, I didn't think that things could reach such a fever pitch in our community. Source: Internet

DeMbare were understood to be closing in on the forward and the speculation reached fever pitch a fortnight ago when the player posted a picture of himself on Facebook during a match against Dynamos last season. Source: Internet

“It kind of hit a fever pitch there when Herb stepped to the free throw line after they intentionally fouled him knowing that he didn’t have his strong hand.” Source: Internet

The final opening act ended to a roar of applause, the lights dimmed, and the anticipation reached a fever pitch. Source: Internet

Interest in storming Area 51 was at a fever pitch in September. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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