spring fever

A student feels a touch of spring fever while daydreaming by the classroom window.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A feeling of restlessness or lethargy: "spring fever" refers to a sense of listlessness, fatigue, or increased energy and desire for change that some people experience at the beginning of spring.
   • A mild, temporary malaise: It is often associated with the transition from winter to warmer weather, leading to symptoms such as drowsiness, lack of focus, or a longing to be outdoors.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Every year, I get spring fever and find it hard to concentrate on work. (A feeling of restlessness or lethargy during early spring.)
  • She blamed her spring fever for her sudden urge to redecorate the house. (A mild, temporary malaise causing a desire for change.)

Advanced Usage

• "to have spring fever": to experience the characteristic symptoms of restlessness or fatigue in spring.

  • After the long winter, the children have spring fever and cannot sit still in class. (They are restless and energetic due to the change of season.)

• "spring fever as a cultural concept": In some contexts, it is used humorously to describe a temporary lack of productivity or a romantic mood during spring.

  • It is not a medical condition, but many people joke about spring fever when they feel daydreamy. (A lighthearted term for seasonal mood changes.)

Variants and Related Words

• Spring (n): the season between winter and summer.

  • Spring is a time of renewal and growth. (The season associated with spring fever.)

• Fever (n): an abnormally high body temperature, or a state of high excitement or agitation.

  • The excitement of the festival caused a fever of activity. (A state of intense feeling, similar to the "fever" in spring fever.)

Synonyms

• Seasonal lethargy: a state of tiredness or lack of energy linked to a particular time of year.
• Springtime restlessness: a feeling of being unsettled or eager for change during spring.

Related Idioms

• A change of season blues: a colloquial expression for mild sadness or restlessness during seasonal transitions.

  • Some people experience a change of season blues, similar to spring fever. (A comparable feeling of listlessness.)

• Cabin fever: restlessness or irritability from being confined indoors for a long time, often preceding spring fever.

  • After months of winter, cabin fever gives way to spring fever. (A related condition of indoor confinement.)