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   De·lir·i·ous

   /dəˈlirēəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. in an acutely disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or intoxication and characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech: "he became delirious and couldn't recognize people" Similar incoherentravingbabblingirrationalhystericalwildfeverishfrenziedderangeddementedunhingedmadinsanecrazedout of one's mindinformal:swivel-eyedOpposite lucidcoherent
   • ▪ in a state of wild excitement or ecstasy: "there was a great roar from the delirious crowd" Similar ecstaticeuphoricelatedthrilledoverjoyedbeside oneselfwalking on airon cloud nine/sevenin seventh heavenjumping for joyin transports of delightcarried awaytransportedrapturousin rapturesexultantjubilantin a frenzy of delighthystericalwild with excitementfrenziedinformal:blissed outover the moonon a highwigged outrare:corybanticOpposite disappointeddepressed

   Derivatives

   • 1. deliriant adjective
   • 2. deliriously adverb

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › deliriumDelirium - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Oct 14, 2022 · Delirium is a serious change in mental abilities. It results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of someone's surroundings. The disorder usually comes on fast — within hours or a few days. Delirium can often be traced to one or more factors.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › deliriousDELIRIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DELIRIOUS definition: 1. unable to think or speak clearly because of fever or mental confusion: 2. extremely happy or…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deliriousDelirious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DELIRIOUS is of, relating to, or characteristic of delirium. How to use delirious in a sentence.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › deliriousDELIRIOUS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   wild with excitement, enthusiasm, etc.: She was delirious with joy at the news. Synonyms: ecstatic, excited. delirious. / dɪˈlɪrɪəs / adjective. affected with delirium. wildly excited, esp with joy or enthusiasm.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › deliriousDelirious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   If you're delirious you're uncontrollably excited or a bit crazy, like when you win the lottery and run screaming through the streets, delirious with happiness.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › deliriousDELIRIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DELIRIOUS meaning: 1. unable to think or speak clearly because of fever or mental confusion: 2. extremely happy or…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › deliriousDELIRIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is delirious is unable to think or speak in a sensible and reasonable way, usually because they are very ill and have a fever.