fever pitch

noun

: a state of intense excitement and agitation

Examples of fever pitch in a Sentence

I worked myself up to a fever pitch of enthusiasm. New allegations brought interest in the scandal to a fever pitch. Demand for the new car soon reached fever pitch.
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The instant classic immediately became the latest entry in the New York-Indiana rivalry, which reached a fever pitch in the 1990s. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 25 May 2025 The fandom around the WNBA, and the Liberty in particular, has reached a fever pitch. Joanna Solotaroff, Vogue, 22 May 2025 But their logic is a reminder of just how complicated Maryland’s position has become, as the pace of change in our nation’s capital has reached a fever pitch and requires the deepest reserves of our concentration to successfully navigate. Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025 Meanwhile, negotiations inside the speaker's office will reach a fever pitch Monday and Tuesday as Republicans grapple over the sticking points -- primarily regarding Medicaid work requirements and a cap on state and local tax deductions. John Parkinson, ABC News, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fever pitch

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fever pitch was in 1846

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“Fever pitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fever%20pitch. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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