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delirious

de·lir·i·ous

delirious

 
 
pronunciation:
d lI ri s
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: in, pertaining to, or displaying a temporary state of mental confusion and incoherence, as from a fever or intoxication.
The fever was making him delirious, and he couldn't make sense of his words.
synonyms:
disordered, raving
similar words:
crazed, crazy, demented, deranged, disturbed, drunk, hallucinating, hysterical, incoherent, insane, lunatic, mad, rambling
definition 2: wildly excited or enthusiastic, usu. as a result of sudden good fortune.
She was delirious with joy when she read her acceptance letter.
synonyms:
beside oneself, crazy
similar words:
ecstatic, excited, frantic, frenzied, wild, wild-eyed
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derivations: deliriously (adv.), deliriousness (n.)