delirious
[ dih-leer-ee-uhs ]
/ dɪˈlɪər i əs /
adjective
Pathology. affected with or characteristic of delirium.
wild with excitement, enthusiasm, etc.: She was delirious with joy at the news.
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Origin of delirious
First recorded in 1590–1600; deliri(um) + -ous
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British Dictionary definitions for delirious
delirious
/ (dɪˈlɪrɪəs) /
adjective
affected with delirium
wildly excited, esp with joy or enthusiasm
Derived forms of delirious
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Medical definitions for delirious
delirious
[ dĭ-lîr′ē-əs ]
adj.
Of, suffering from, or characteristic of delirium.
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