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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDELIRIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   unable to think or speak clearly because of fever or mental confusion: She had a high temperature and was delirious. extremely happy or excited: The team arrived home to a delirious reception from its fans. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Fevers & infectious diseases. ague. anthrax. anti-malaria.

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   Delirious definition: affected with or characteristic of delirium. . See examples of DELIRIOUS used in a sentence.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesDelirium: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Types - Cleveland...

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   Feb 22, 2023 · Delirium is a type of confusion that happens when the combined strain of illnesses, environmental circumstances or other risk factors disrupts your brain function. It’s more common in adults over 65. This condition is serious and can cause long-term or permanent problems, especially with delays in treatment. However, it’s also often preventable.

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   Definitions of delirious. adjective. experiencing delirium. synonyms: hallucinating. ill, sick. affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function. adjective. marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion. “a crowd of delirious baseball fans” synonyms: excited, frantic, mad, unrestrained. wild.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondelirious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of delirious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDELIRIOUS | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   DELIRIOUS meaning: 1. speaking or thinking in a confused way, often because of a fever or drugs 2. extremely happy: . Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDELIRIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · delirious. (dɪlɪriəs ) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] 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 . I was delirious and blacked out several times. 2. adjective. Someone who is delirious is extremely excited and happy .