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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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   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. marked by extreme lack of restraint or control.

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   Define delirious. delirious synonyms, delirious pronunciation, delirious translation, English dictionary definition of delirious. adj. 1. Of, suffering from, or characteristic of delirium. 2. Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; ecstatic: delirious joy; a crowd of delirious...

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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.

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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.

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    Of, characteristic of, or caused by delirium. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; ecstatic. Delirious joy; a crowd of delirious baseball fans. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Wildly excited. Delirious with joy.

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    Aug 17, 2024 · delirious (comparative more delirious, superlative most delirious) Being in the state of delirium.