fever dream
The term "fever dream" can describe both an actual dream experienced during a fever and a surreal, intense experience in everyday life.
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Definition
B2Health
(medical)A vivid and often strange dream that occurs when a person has a fever.
Example
- She had a fever dream where everything seemed distorted and frightening.
- During his illness, he experienced several fever dreams that left him feeling unsettled.
B2Everyday Life
(figurative, informal)An intense, surreal experience that feels dreamlike and unusual.
Example
- The concert was so amazing, it felt like a fever dream.
- The movie's plot was so bizarre, it was like watching a fever dream.
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