delirious

[dih-leer-ee-uhs]

adjective

1. Pathology.,  affected with or characteristic of delirium.

2. wild with excitement, enthusiasm, etc..

   She was delirious with joy at the news.

   Synonyms: ecstatic, excited

delirious

/ dɪˈlɪrɪəs /

adjective

1. affected with delirium

2. wildly excited, esp with joy or enthusiasm

Other Word Forms

• deliriously adverb
• deliriousness noun
• nondelirious adjective
• nondeliriously adverb
• nondeliriousness noun
• undelirious adjective
• undeliriously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of delirious¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; deliri(um) + -ous

Example Sentences

They rewarded fans with a high-voltage set, full of delirious hooks and crisp choreography, while highlighting their sisterly bond.

From BBC

Watching a Rajinikanth movie is less a screening than a carnival that is a heady mix of street cred, working-class pride, communal revelry and delirious joy.

From BBC

Birmingham were huge underdogs - relegated too at the end of that campaign - but the word 'unbelievable' was heard, almost on repeat, from a stunned but delirious fanbase.

From BBC

Their positions were met with delirious excitement by some members of the Beltway press.

From Salon

At the end of a fractious series, India broke off from the delirious celebrations to commiserate with Woakes, then embarked on a lap of honour, soaking up a historic win with their jubilant fans.

From BBC

Related Words

• ecstatic 
• intoxicated 
• mad 
• rapturous 
• thrilled 
• transported